Watch: Sri Lanka Cricketer Dies On the Pitch, Tournament Suspended

An unfortunate incident happened during a cricket match in Sri Lanka when a 46-year-old cricketer suddenly collapsed on the pitch. The match was the part of a cricket carnival that was organised by a old boys association of a school.

According to News Wire, the player, who was batting on 6 runs off 3 balls collapsed on the pitch, leaving everyone in shock. After he fell on the pitch, everyone, including his teammates, opposition and the umpires closed in to check on him.

The medical team arrived to attend him and he was quickly taken out of the ground. However, the player was declared dead. The match was streamed live and Sri Lanka cricketer death in Beruwala can be seen in the video given below.

Watch: SL Cricketer Dies On Pitch in Beruwala

It is suspected that the player died of heart attack. However, there is no confirmation as nothing has been made official yet. The Beruwala cricketer death incident has left the whole cricketing fraternity in Sri Lanka in shock.

Which Sri Lanka Cricketer Died in Beruwala?

The name of the cricketer who died in this match in Beruwala is Zulfikar, according to the live scorecard. The score was 37-5 in 3.4 overs. After this incident, the tournament was also suspended indefinitely.

On the same day, India A, led by one of the best wicketkeepers in India, Dhruv Jurel, defeated Sri Lanka A in the 2nd Unofficial Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0. Sai Sudharsan smashed centuries in both matches of the series.

India's senior national team will now tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in August. It is an important series for Team India and is a part of the World Test Championship.