A 41-year-old man died following an accident during a soft-ball cricket match at the Walagamba grounds in Aluthepola, Minuwangoda, today (Nov. 9), police said. The incident occurred when two fielders collided while attempting to catch a high ball. One player was critically injured and was admitted to the Minuwangoda Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Katuwallegama. His body has been placed at the Minuwangoda Base Hospital mortuary pending a post-mortem examination. Minuwangoda Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire) The post Tragic end to friendly cricket game…
Tragic end to friendly cricket game as fielder dies after mid-air collision in Sri Lanka
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