In a heartbreaking incident during a local cricket match in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Indian cricketer Vikas Negi passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
Vikas Negi was batting and had just expressed support for his teammate Umesh Kumar, who had hit a boundary.
In a sudden turn of events, Vikas collapsed in pain as he approached Umesh. Teammates and medical personnel rushed to his aid.
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A video capturing the incident has been shared, but viewer discretion is advised. In the footage, Vikas can be seen collapsing, prompting immediate assistance.
Despite being quickly taken to a nearby hospital in Noida, doctors were unable to save his life.
Reports suggest that at the time of the tragic incident, the 34-year-old Negi had scored 7 runs off just six balls.
This loss has sent shockwaves through the cricket community, highlighting the unexpected nature of such events in sports.