Cricketer dies after suffering heart attack and collapsing mid-match – despite team-mates and opponents rushing him to nearby hospital

A cricketer has died after collapsing on the field after suffering a heart attack mid-match and being rushed to hospital.

Vijay Patel was playing a match at the Fraser Boys ground in the city of Jalna, western India, when tragedy struck.

He was reportedly in the area over his Christmas vacation, participating in a local tournament.

The player had been hitting the crease as usual in the minutes before the incident and even hit a six in the second over of the match.

But Patel was then caught on camera talking to his teammate and explaining how he was feeling unwell.

As he walked back to the crease to face another delivery, he collapsed in the middle after suffering a heart attack. The sun reports.

The players and attendees rushed him to the hospital, but he died of a heart attack

The cricketer’s teammates and opponents immediately rushed to his aid and rushed him to a local hospital.

Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, doctors confirmed that Patel had died upon arrival at the hospital.

Tournament organizer Bhola Kamble said, “Initially we suspected that he had cramps in his legs, but on closer inspection we found that he was in dire distress.

It became clear that he was experiencing discomfort in his chest.

“Without hesitation, we immediately transported him to the nearest hospital when he collapsed.

“Tragically, the doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead.”

In the wake of Patel’s death, medical professionals stressed the importance of physical fitness when playing cricket and urged people to take necessary precautions while exercising, especially in the heat.