Techie plays cricket despite chest pain, dies of heart attack
TIMES NEWS NETWORK 27.12.2024
Vijayawada : A 26-year-old software engineer died of cardiac arrest while playing cricket in Kowthavaram of Krishna district, on Wednesday evening. The deceased identified as Kommalapati Sai Kumar, employed with an IT company in Hyderabad, had returned to his hometown for the Christmas holidays. According to witnesses, Sai Kumar experienced sudden uneasiness and chest pain during the match but dismissed concerns, attributing it to a recurring issue. After drinking water, he resumed playing, taking a wicket and celebrating with teammates. However, while he continued to play, he collapsed with chest pain. Sai Kumar’s friends performed CPR on him and rushed him to a hospital in Gudlavalleru, where he was referred to another facility in Gudivada. Doctors there declared him dead on arrival.
The Gudlavalleru police officials confirmed the incident but stated no complaint was filed yet as the death appeared natural. This incident mirrors a similar tragedy in June 2023, when a 26-year-old lawyer, Manikantha Naidu, collapsed and died of cardiac arrest while playing cricket in Vizag. Naidu reportedly had a pre-existing heart condition. Cardiologists report a rise in heart ailments in recent years, attributed to factors such as poor diet and lack of exercise. They advise individuals who haven’t been physically active for an extended period to exercise caution. At the first sign of distress, they emphasise the importance of seeking immediate medical help and alerting others without delay. 12/27/24, 9:09 AM Times of India ePaper hyderabad - Read Today’s English News Paper Online https://epaper.indiatimes.com/timesepaper/publication-the-times-of-india,city-hyderabad.cms 1/2 12/27/24, 9:09 AM Times of India ePaper hyderabad
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