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Pakistan’s cricketing fraternity is grappling with grief after 24-year-old fast bowler Aleem Khan died from a cardiac arrest during a PCB Challenge League match in Bannu on May 5, 2025. The rising talent collapsed mid-delivery while bowling, prompting urgent medical intervention.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived. The incident occurred during a tournament designed to unearth emerging players, casting a shadow over domestic cricket circles.
Who Is Aleem Khan? The Pakistani Cricketer Who Died Young
Aleem, a Bannu native, had been steadily climbing Pakistan’s domestic cricket ladder, earning recognition for his pace and potential. Though yet to break into top-tier domestic circuits, Aleem had showcased promise in regional leagues.
According to CricHeroes, he recently claimed seven wickets across T20 matches while contributing handy lower-order runs, including an 11-run knock, underscoring his dual role as a bowling all-rounder.
Aleem Passes Away On-field
The PCB Challenge League, a grassroots initiative to bridge lower-tier talent to higher competitions, now faces scrutiny over player health safeguards. Umpire Inamullah Khan, present at the match, recounted the harrowing scene elaborating that Aleem collapsed while bowling. They immediately called for medical help and took him to the hospital, but he did not survive.
PCB Director of Domestic Cricket Abdullah Khurram Niazi also expressed profound sorrow for the irreplaceable loss for Pakistan Cricket. Aleem's sudden demise has reignited conversations about medical preparedness at domestic tournaments, particularly in remote venues. Aleem’s death underscores the physical demands on athletes and the urgent need for enhanced health monitoring systems.
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