A dreadful incident happened in the Matunga region of Mumbai where a 52-year-old man died while playing cricket.
After being struck in the head by a ball from a different match in Mumbai’s Matunga, a 52-year-old businessman passed away during a cricket match.
The T20 match was place at the Matunga Gymkhana Dadkar venue as a part of a Kutchi community-organized event.
While fielding for his team, Jayesh Savla was hit in the head by a ball. The ball was from a different match that was going on at the same time on the same pitch. He fell back from the impact.
In Mumbai, it’s not unusual to see multiple matches taking place on one field. Occasionally balls from one competition will damage players. This is the first instance of an incident of such nature resulting in a match-related death.
Senior police officer Deepak Chauhan stated that an investigation was ongoing. He confirmed that an Accidental Death Report (ADR) had been submitted in this case. Following the examination, Jayesh Savla’s body was given to his family.
“There were two matches taking place on the same ground, and while Savla was fielding for his team, a ball that was hit by a batsman from another match suddenly hit him on his head because he fell unconscious,” the official said.
After quickly contacting emergency personnel, Savla was taken to a local hospital. At the scene, he was pronounced dead.
Jayesh Savla’s son and wife are still alive.
Final Words
As long as cricket is a popular sport in Mumbai and elsewhere, this tragedy should serve as a clear reminder to put safety first. We can guarantee that every cricket match turns into a celebration of the game rather than a somber occasion by encouraging responsible play, putting preventative measures into place, and increasing public awareness of the potential risks.
