New Zealand cricketer Hareesh Gangadharan collapses to death on the field during the match

New Zealand cricketer Hareesh Gangadharan, in a heartbreaking incident, collapsed on the field during the match on Saturday (February 2) and died. He was a member of  Green Island Cricket Club’s Second Grade team and the incident took place around 4 PM at the Sunnyvale Sports Centre, Main South Road in Green Island. Being an Indian origin, Hareesh played in a team made up predominantly of Indian players.

The club president John Moyle confirmed in a statement about Hareesh’s demise in an unfortunate manner while also expressing shock over the same. He also informed that the team is also in a shock after the incident and went on to add that despite all the efforts made by the medical staff, the cricketer of the Indian ethnicity could not be saved.

“I am heartbroken to confirm the news of the very sudden death of our Green Island Cricket Club member while playing yesterday at Sunnyvale. Hareesh Gangadharan suffered a medical event and despite all efforts by teammates, the public and emergency services he could not be saved.

Hareesh collapsed after bowling two overs

According to a report in Otago Daily Times, the onlookers told that Hareesh Gangadharan collapsed while walking away after bowling the second over of his spell. He complained of struggling to breathe and eventually lost consciousness. Moreover, his shocked teammates also informed that the cricketers never had any known medical conditions and was a fit and healthy man always.

“Early indications are that the player has had a heart attack. It is tragic. Everyone is shattered, both at the club and Otago Cricket. Our hearts go out to his family,” New Zealand Cricket’s manager of public affairs Richard Boock said. Gangadharan played for his club for close to five or six seasons and has left behind his wife Nisha Hareesh and their daughter Gowri who is only three years old.

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