Cricketer dies after being hit by ball during match organized by Youth Services and Sports.

A 19-year old left handed batsman died after being struck in the neck by a ball while playing a cricket match at Nanil area of Anantnag.

The cricket tournament is being organized by the Government’s Youth Services and Sports Department in the area.

The incident occurred when the match was being played between Budgam and Baramulla.

batsman suffered injuries and fell unconscious after the ball hit him between his neck and head despite being equipped with all protective gears including helmet.

cricketer identified as Jehangir Ahmad War (19) son of Farooq Ahmed War of Goshbugh Pattan Baramulla.