British cricketer dies after being hit in the chest by ball

A local British cricketer has died from
serious injuries after being struck in the
chest by a ball in the local Surrey league.
Batsman Bavalan Pathmanathan, who was
at the crease while playing for Manipay
Parish Sports Club on Sunday, passed away
from injuries.
A spokesman from South East Coast
Ambulance Service confirmed an air
ambulance was called to Long Ditton
recreation grounds as the 24-year-old
played in the British Tamil League:
‘We were called to Windmill Lane, Long
Ditton, to reports that a man in his 20s had
been injured by a cricket ball striking his
chest.
‘We sent an ambulance and two cars to the
scene along with an ambulance from the
London Ambulance Service and the air
ambulance also. The man was treated at the
scene and then taken to Kingston hospital
in a life-threatening condition.’
So tragic to hear of the death of young
cricketer, Bavalan Pathmanathan whilst playing
in Surrey last Sunday. Our thoughts are with
family.
10:26 AM - 7 Jul 2015
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The club confirmed the tragic death
of Pathmanathan via their official Facebook
page