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Viral Video Captures Cricketer’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest After Six in Firozpur

The footage has prompted demands for mandatory screenings after exposing a lack of on-site medical support at local sports venues.

Batter dies on pitch due to heart attack after hitting six
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Overview

  • In Firozpur, Punjab, Harjeet Singh, a local carpenter and amateur cricketer, collapsed and died of sudden cardiac arrest moments after hitting a six in a match.
  • A video recorded at the DAV School ground shows teammates rushing to his aid and attempting CPR before medical help arrived.
  • The viral clip has drawn attention on social media to the absence of on-site emergency staff at grassroots sporting events.
  • Local officials have not issued a statement on the incident as investigations into its cause remain ongoing.
  • This latest case follows a series of cardiac fatalities among amateur athletes and has intensified calls for mandatory health screenings and formal emergency protocols.