Jeddah: An Indian origin cricketer in Saudi Arabia died on the pitch whilebatting.According to international media reports, the cricketer wasidentified as Muhammad Atif Khan, hailing from the Meharad Nager area ofHyderabad, India.
The incident occurred during a match at the Al-Khobar area’s ground, whereMuhammad Atif Khan was batting. Suddenly, he experienced severe chest painand collapsed on the pitch.
The 52-year-old cricketer was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, butby then, he had already passed away. He leaves behind his wife and threechildren.
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Renowned doctor Abhijit Vargis has stated that if the cricketer had beengiven timely CPR, his life could have been saved.
