Sachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to a 'promising' Indian cricketer who has died after colliding with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match in Kolkata.
The Board of Control for Cricket In India confirmed on their official Twitter account that 20-year-old Ankit Keshri had passed away after suffering "a cardiac arrest following on-field injury".
According to reports, Keshri regained consciousness after the incident on Friday during a Cricket Association of Bengal senior one-day match, where he was only playing as a substitute fielder having been the 12th man, but died in hospital on Monday.
Former national team captain Tendulkar, the highest runscorer in Test and one-day international history, was among several India stars to offer their condolences at the news.
Tendulkar tweeted: " Saddened by the demise of Ankit Keshri. A promising career aborted by an unfortunate incident on field.
"May God give strength to Ankit's family and friends to cope with this loss #RIP"
Current India batsman Ajinkya Rahane said: " Very sad to know about Ankit Keshri. Strength to his family and friends. #RIP"
Manoj Tiwary, who has played nine ODIs for India, wrote: "I'm shocked 2 hear d news of Under-19 player from bengal named Ankit kesri's demise due to heart attack. My deepest condolences does out 2 Ankit kesri's family nd frnds.
"A promising player who scored loads of runs at under 19 level nd he wud hav surely played 4 senior bengal in 2 years time. Rest in peace younger brother."
The tragedy comes five months after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died aged 25 after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match.
Source: PA
