Player dies after collapsing during cricket match in Beruwala

A 46-year-old cricketer died after collapsing while batting during a tournament organised by a school old boys' association in Beruwala.

Players, umpires, and medical staff tried to assist him before he was taken for emergency care, but he was later pronounced dead and organisers suspended the tournament.dailymirror +1

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Nnewswire.lknewswire.lk/2026/07/05/player-dies-after-collapsing-at-crease-during-beruwala-cricket-matchJuly 6, 2026newswire.lk

dailymirror.lkdailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Player-dies-after-collapsing-during-cricket-match-in-Beruwala/108-344785July 6, 2026Player dies after collapsing during cricket match in Beruwala

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