Srinagar: A young cricketer tragically lost his life in the Nowgam area of Srinagar after being hit by a cricket ball, officials said.
The incident occurred at the Madankha Nowgam cricket ground, a local news agency, KNO, reported.
The deceased has been identified as Adnan Raheem Bhat, son of Abdur Raheem Bhat, a resident of Astanpora Rawalpora.
Adnan was immediately shifted to a hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the incident.