Cricketer dies on pitch after suffering heart attack while batting as players desperately perform CPR in vain
A CRICKETER has lost his life after suffering a heart attack during a match in India.
The tragic incident occurred during a game between Mavericks XI and Blazing Bulls.
It was during the 14th over of the Mavericks XIs innings - while Lakshay was bowling - that the shock event unfolded.
Footage captured the moment when Umesh Kumar, who was batting on 2, bowled towards the fine leg, resulting in a four.
But as the runner approached him to touch bats, Mavericks XIs' Vikas Negi suddenly collapsed onto the ground.
Stunned players swiftly rushed to his aid, attempting CPR to revive him.
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In a race against time, a car promptly arrived at the scene and transported Negi to a nearby hospital.
But tragically, despite the efforts made, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
At the time of the incident, Negi scored seven runs off six deliveries, with the Mavericks XI scoreboard displaying 143 for 5 in 13.5 overs.
Following a brief lull in the match, the Mavericks set a target of 184 for the Bulls after scoring 183 for 9 in 19.2 overs.
The sad death comes just months after an Indian cricket fan tragically died aged 35 after suffering a heart attack.
Software engineer Jyotish Kumar Yadav collapsed during the World Cup final, which was won by Australia.
Following India's defeat he collapsed, quickly being rushed to Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia government general hospital.
He was then declared dead by medics.