Jeddah: An Indian origin cricketer in Saudi Arabia died on the pitch while batting.According to international media reports, the cricketer was identified as Muhammad Atif Khan, hailing from the Meharad Nager area of Hyderabad, India.
The incident occurred during a match at the Al-Khobar area's ground, where Muhammad Atif Khan was batting. Suddenly, he experienced severe chest pain and collapsed on the pitch.
The 52-year-old cricketer was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but by then, he had already passed away. He leaves behind his wife and three children.
Renowned doctor Abhijit Vargis has stated that if the cricketer had been given timely CPR, his life could have been saved.