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22-Year-Old Bengal Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack During Gym Session

Soumyajit Dutta

Priyajit Ghosh [Source: @lokahji89/X.com]Priyajit Ghosh [Source: @lokahji89/X.com]

The cricketing fraternity was left in shock when 22-year-old Bengal prospect Priyajit Ghosh suffered a fatal heart attack during a gym session on Friday. The promising batter from Bolpur, who had impressed at age-group levels, collapsed while working out, cutting short a career that held immense potential.

Ghosh, who dreamed of representing Bengal in Ranji Trophy, had already made his mark as the highest run-scorer in CAB's U-16 inter-district tournament. His sudden demise has left teammates and coaches devastated. 

Bengal Pro T20 And CAB Offer Condolences

The Bengal Pro T20 league shared their condolences on their official X handle, sharing a picture of the deceased with the caption, "Gone too soon, but never forgotten. We at Bengal ProT20 League deeply mourn the untimely passing of Priyajit Ghosh. May his soul rest in peace."

The talented right-hander had been following fitness regimes inspired by Virat Kohli when tragedy struck at a Bolpur gym in the Mission Compound area. Reportedly, the young batter succumbed to a cardiac arrest while sweating it out in the gym.

Heart Attack Rate Rises In Young Athletes!

Medical professionals expressed concern over rising cases of cardiac arrests among young athletes; however, there might also be a scenario that Ghosh might have had an undetected heart condition, which led to the sudden heart attack at such a young age.

Nevertheless, the association have reached out to the family of Priyajit with their message where they wrote, "Rest in Peace Priyajit Ghosh. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace." The untimely death of the batter has sent shockwaves across the state and the nation at large as cardiac arrest in athletes looms larger than ever before.