A tragic incident occurred during the PCB Challenge Cup in Bannu as 24-year-old fast bowler Aleem Khan passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest mid-match.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the incident took place on May 5 during a two-day tournament match. Aleem Khan, a young cricketer, collapsed on the field after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest and was later declared dead.
PCB’s Director of Domestic Cricket, Abdullah Khurram Niazi, expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of the young fast bowler. He extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.
Family sources have confirmed that Aleem Khan, a resident of Bannu, has been laid to rest.
Umpire Inamullah Khan stated that Aleem collapsed while bowling during the match and was rushed to the hospital immediately, but unfortunately, he could not survive.
