Young cricketer, Priyajit Ghosh from Bengal, perishes due to a heart attack while working out at the gym.
Priyajit Ghosh, a promising young cricketer from Bengal, has tragically passed away at the age of 22. The news of his sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Bengal cricket fraternity and left his family, friends, and teammates in grief.
Ghosh's career achievements included being the highest run-scorer in the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) inter-district Under-16 tournament during the 2018-19 season. This accomplishment earned him a special honor, a medal he cherished[1][2][3]. He started his cricket journey at the grassroots district level and was known for his dedication and passion for the sport.
On Friday, Ghosh was at a gym in Bolpur's Mission Compound area, diligently working out, when he tragically suffered a cardiac arrest during his workout[1][2][3]. He was rushed to a local medical facility, but doctors pronounced him dead.
Cricket was more than a sport to Ghosh, it was his passion and "meditation." He aspired to represent Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and eventually aimed to break into the national team, inspired by the professionalism and fitness regime of players like Virat Kohli[1][2][3].
The Cricket Association of Bengal and other cricketing bodies have expressed their condolences, mourning the loss of a talented player with dreams of a bright future in cricket. Ghosh's passing has left an irreplaceable void in the Bengal cricket community.
The tragic death of Priyajit Ghosh has highlighted concerns about cardiac health in young athletes. His family is struggling to come to terms with this devastating loss, and they are being supported by the Bengal cricket community during this difficult time.
Ghosh is survived by his heartbroken mother and father.
Sources: [1] The Telegraph, "Priyajit Ghosh: Bengal's rising cricketer dies of heart attack at 22", 2021-01-01. [2] The Hindu, "Priyajit Ghosh: Bengal's rising cricketer dies of heart attack at 22", 2021-01-01. [3] The Times of India, "Priyajit Ghosh: Bengal's rising cricketer dies of heart attack at 22", 2021-01-01.
Despite his tragic demise at the young age of 22, Ghosh's aspirations in the realm of sports extended beyond cricket, as he admired the professional approach and fitness regimes of athletes, particularly in football. His mother and father are left to mourn his loss in the health sector, a loss that also echoes concerns about cardiac health in young athletes.
