Pakistan Cricketer Dies: A very sad news has come out from Australia. Pakistani -origin cricketer Junaid Zafar Khan died of a sudden deteriorating health during the match. It is being told that his body responded due to excessive heat.
Fall four times during the match, but kept playing
The incident took place last Saturday, when the match was being played between Old Concordans and Prince Elphrade Old Collecties at the Concordia College Oval in Adelaide. During the match, the temperature had crossed 40 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Junaid’s health started deteriorating and he fell on the field four times. However, he continued the game, but suddenly fainted at 4 pm. The doctors present on the spot tried their best to save him, but he could not escape.
Health deteriorated due to fast in Ramadan?
According to local media reports, Junaid Khan was on fast due to Ramadan. His body was badly affected by the heat and eventually he lost his life on the field. According to the rules of the Adelaide Cricket Turf Association, if the temperature reaches 42 degrees, the game is stopped. At the same time, it is considered at 40 degrees. But this match was continued, which Junaid had to pay his life.
Travel from Pakistan to Australia
Junaid Khan was 40 years old and he shifted to Adelaide from Pakistan to pursue his career in 2013. He was working in the tech industry and cricket was his passion. Expressing deep grief over his death, Junaid’s friend Hasan Anjum said, “It is very sad, he had to achieve a lot in his life.” Another of his friend Najam Hasan also described Junaid as an excellent person.
Team and Islamic Society expressed mourning
Junaid Khan’s team Old Concordans issued an official statement saying, “We are very sad to say that Junaid Khan, the important member of our club, is no longer with us.” The President of the Islamic Society of South Australia also expressed condolences to his family and friends.
Australia is having a record -breaking heat these days, where the temperature in many parts of Sydney and Victoria has reached more than 40 degrees. In such a situation, the death of Junaid Khan has raised many questions about security during the game.
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