US EditionPakistan-Origin Cricketer Dies On The Field Amid Extreme Heat Waves In Australia
- Junail Zafar Khan died after collapsing during a cricket match in South Australia amid extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 41.7 degrees.
- The Old Concordians Cricket Club expressed sadness over Khan's passing, stating, "Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly did not survive."
- Tributes are pouring in for Khan, with friend Hasan Anjum remembering him as a "kind and generous person who was destined for very big things in his life."
- The match occurred under extreme conditions, as temperatures neared 42C, although games can continue in up to 40C heat under special playing conditions.
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Pakistan-origin cricketer Junail Zafar Khan dies on field in Australia
Junail Zafar Khan, a Pakistan-origin cricketer, died in Australia after collapsing on the ground during a club-level match. According to reports, the match was being played in extreme heat at the Concordia College in Adelaide where the games are cancelled if the temperature climbs above 42 degrees Celsius. Khan was playing for Old Concordians Cricket Club and was aged over 40. He was featuring for his club in the clash against Prince Alfred Old …
Junaid was a club level player. When he was playing the match on Saturday, the temperature was up to 41.7 degrees Celsius. In such extreme heat, Junaid fielded for about 40 overs. But during the match itself, around 4 pm, his health deteriorated and he fell unconscious on the ground. After which an ambulance was immediately called, but he could not be saved.
Pakistan-Origin Cricketer, Collapses On Field While Playing, Dies
Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College here. In his 40s, Khan was representing Old Concordians Cricket Club in a match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians last Saturday, news.com.au reported. After fielding for 40 overs and batting for seven, Khan collapsed around 4pm Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT). South Aus…
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