Tragedy Strikes: 35-year-old cricketer dies of cardiac arrest during a match at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Garware Stadium
Tragedy Strikes: 35-year-old cricketer dies of cardiac arrest during a match at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's Garware Stadium
Tragic incident shocks cricketing community as 35-year-old Imran Patel collapses mid-match.
A heart-wrenching event unfolded at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Garware Stadium on Thursday, where Imran Patel, a 35-year-old cricketer, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while playing a match. The incident, which was caught on live-streaming cameras, has left his family, teammates, and the cricketing community in shock.
Imran Patel, an opening batsman, began experiencing chest and arm pain during his time at the crease. After informing the umpires, he was permitted to leave the field. Tragically, he collapsed while walking back to the pavilion. Teammates and officials rushed to his side, and he was taken to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
The cricketing community is mourning the loss of Patel, who was known for his physical fitness and passion for the sport. His teammate Naseer Khan described him as an all-rounder in excellent health, with no known medical issues. Imran is survived by his wife and three daughters, including a four-month-old baby.
Beyond cricket, Imran was a well-known figure in his community, owning a cricket team, managing a real estate business, and running a juice shop. His untimely demise comes just months after a similar incident in Pune, where cricketer Habib Shaikh suffered a fatal cardiac arrest.
Medical experts stress the importance of regular health screenings for athletes, even those who appear fit, to detect hidden conditions. Imran’s death serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictability of life, leaving his family and community in profound grief.
