Cricket killed two players in Gujarat, fourth such incident in Rajkot

In Surat, 27-year-old Prashant Bharoliya complained of chest pain after playing cricket. His relatives took him to the hospital, after which he was declared brought dead. The exact cause of his death is still unknown, and doctors have sent his samples for testing. Bharoliya was a civil engineering student in Canada and had come home on leave.

Similarly Jignesh Chauhan fainted while playing in Rajkot. Cricket Madhav Rao Scindia Stadium. He was rushed to the nearest Civil Hospital, but the doctors on duty declared him brought dead.

The two deaths could be mere co-incidents, but this is the fourth such cricket-related death in Rajkot. Several days ago two people died while playing cricket, then on Friday also there is news of death of a young man after playing cricket and then Jignesh died on Sunday. All these deaths have happened in a span of 20 days.

It is generally believed that athletes or sportspersons are very fit and hence cannot have heart disease. But, according to the experts out there, intense training can sometimes be counter-productive. Overtraining or a sudden increase in physical activity can cause physical stress on the body, which can increase the risk of a heart attack.

To increase energy before a match or activity, some players also use steroids which increase the risk of heart disease, including heart attacks.

It is important to note that heart attacks are relatively rare in athletes. However, when they do occur, they can be particularly shocking because we often assume that athletes are in excellent physical health. “It is important for athletes to be aware of their risk factors and take steps to reduce their risk of heart disease, such as maintaining a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and other unhealthy habits,” the health experts said.