A Sri Lankan cricketer, Zulfikar, aged 45-46, collapsed and died during a friendly match organized by an old boys' association in Beruwala on Sunday.
The player was batting when he collapsed
Jul 06, 2026
12:13 pm
What's the storyA friendly cricket match in Beruwala, Sri Lanka, turned into a nightmare when a player collapsed and died on the field.
The victim, identified as Zulfikar in the match's live scorecard, was between 45 and 46 years old, according to local reports.
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