Former Ranji Trophy player K. Lalremruata passed away at the age of 38 after collapsing during a local cricket match in Mizoram.
Medical professionals confirmed that Lalremruata suffered a massive heart attack. Reports indicate he began experiencing difficulty breathing while returning to the pavilion after batting.
He was a seasoned player who represented Mizoram twice in the Ranji Trophy and appeared seven times in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, making him a prominent figure in the state's cricket history.
At the time of the incident, he was playing for the Venganui Raiders Cricket Club in a second-division tournament organized by the Mizoram Cricket Association.
Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar and the Mizoram Cricket Association expressed deep grief, offering condolences to his family and recognizing his significant contribution to the sport.
Known as a household name in Mizoram cricket, his sudden death has sparked a wave of mourning across the local and national sports fraternity.