Mizoram cricketer dies after collapsing during a match

GUWAHATI

A Mizoram cricketer died hours aft collapsing during a lucifer connected Thursday, January 8, 2026.

The Cricket Association of Mizoram (CAM) said the 38-year-old K. Lalremruata passed distant owed to a changeable portion playing successful a 2nd part screening tourney being held astatine Sihhmui adjacent the State’s capital, Aizawl.

“He represented Mizoram doubly successful the Ranji Trophy and 7 times successful the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He had besides played for respective clubs astatine the section level. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family; whitethorn God comfortableness them arsenic they navigate this large loss,” the CAM said successful a statement.

Mizoram’s Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar mourned Lalremruata’s death.

“He experienced breathing difficulties during the lucifer betwixt his team, the Venghnuai Raiders Cricket Club and Chawnpui ILMOV Cricket Club. My heartfelt condolences spell retired to his bereaved family, friends, and members of the sporting fraternity during this hard time,” helium said.