A 40-year-old cricketer, Junaid Zafar Khan, passed away after collapsing on the field during a match played in extreme heat at Concordia College Oval, South Australia.
According to Australian media reports, Khan, a member of Old Concordia Cricket Club, had fielded for 40 overs and batted for around seven before he suddenly collapsed.
The temperature at the time had reached 41.7°C (107°F), making playing conditions extremely challenging.
Emergency responders were called immediately, and paramedics attempted to revive him with CPR. However, despite their best efforts, he could not be saved.
His club expressed deep sorrow over his passing, mentioning that medical teams had done everything possible but were unable to revive him.
Fellow players were said to be in shock over the sudden loss.
The incident has raised concerns about player safety in extreme weather. Cricket regulations in South Australia require matches to be canceled if temperatures exceed 42°C, with additional precautions above 40°C.
However, since the temperature was just below the threshold, the game continued.
Experts have stressed the risks of heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration and heatstroke, emphasizing the need for stricter safety measures to protect athletes in high temperatures.
