In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, a local cricketer collapsed and died on the field moments after hitting a six during a match in Firozpur. The batter, identified as Harjeet Singh, suffered a fatal heart attack and passed away despite immediate efforts to revive him.
A chilling video of the incident has surfaced online. It shows Harjeet striking the ball cleanly for a six and casually walking towards the middle of the pitch. Moments later, he suddenly goes down on his knees, visibly in pain.
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VIDEO:The tragic visuals have left the cricketing community and social media in deep shock, raising concerns once again about the growing number of sudden cardiac incidents among seemingly healthy athletes.
This is not an isolated case. In 2024, a similar tragedy occurred at the Garware Stadium in Pune when 35-year-old Imran Patel collapsed after complaining of chest pain during a cricket match. Despite being in good physical shape and actively playing as an all-rounder, Patel suffered a fatal heart attack while returning to the pavilion after voluntarily retiring due to discomfort.
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