Pakistan’s young cricketer dies. (Photo- Mark Metcalfe -Cc/ICC Via Getty Images)
Pakistan Super League is currently being played in Pakistan. Meanwhile, a sad news related to domestic cricket has come out in Pakistan. In fact, a young cricket has passed away due to a heart attack during the ongoing PCB Challenge Cup in Bannu, Pakistan. With the death of a young cricketer, there has been a wave of mourning in Pakistan’s domestic circuit. Players, officials and fans have expressed deep grief over the departure of a promising talent.
Pakistan’s young cricketer dies
According to Pakistani media reports, young cricketer Alim Khan has said goodbye to this world. He had a heart attack during the PCB Challenge Cup. After which his life could not be saved despite immediate efforts and immediate medical help. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet issued any statement. After this incident, questions are also being raised on health check -up and emergency medical protocols in Pakistan’s domestic tournaments.
Tamim Iqbal also came to a heart attack in a live match
This is the second incident that happened recently on the cricket field. Earlier, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack during a local match, the incident took place in March. He was then playing against Shinepukur Cricket Club on behalf of Mohammedan Sporting Club in Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. After a heart attack during the match, he had to undergo angioplasty and he survived narrowly.
Tamim Iqbal was able to do only one over in the first innings of the match and went out of the ground after felt in the chest. Then he was taken to the hospital in a hurry. Let me tell you, Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket in January this year. He has played 70 Tests, 243 ODIs and 78 T20 matches for Bangladesh. He has scored 5,134 runs in Tests and 8,357 runs in ODIs. Apart from this, he has 1,758 runs in T20.