British Tamil cricketer dies after being hit by a ball

July 07, 2015 21:46

Twenty-four-year-old Bavalan Pathmanathan,a British Tamil batsman, died after being hit in the chest while batting in a local league match in Surrey.

An air ambulance was called but the club cricketer died of of his injuries on Sunday. He had turned up for Manipay Parish Sports Club in the British Tamil League at Long Ditton recreation ground.

The unfortunate incident has taken place after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died two days after receiving a blow on the neck during a domestic game in Sydney in November.

Pathmanathan's teammate, who was batting at the other end, said he initially looked alright after being hit before collapsing on the field.

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