The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mourned the death of former Mizoram Ranji cricketer K. Lalremruata, who passed away after collapsing during a local cricket match on Thursday.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata. He proudly represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The BCCI extends heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the Mizoram cricket community,” BCCI Domestic said on social media.
The incident occurred during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC at Sihhmui near Aizawl. Lalremruata, who was representing Venghnuai Raiders CC, complained of chest pain while returning to the pavilion after batting.
Soon after, he collapsed and passed out. Despite efforts, he could not be revived.
The Cricket Association of Mizoram (CAM) confirmed that the 38-year-old suffered a stroke while playing in the second division tournament, describing his death as a major loss to Mizoram cricket.
“He represented Mizoram twice in the Ranji Trophy and seven times in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He had also played for several clubs at the local level. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family; may God comfort them as they navigate this great loss,” the CAM said in a statement.
Following his death, CAM cancelled all matches scheduled for the day, including fixtures in the 2nd Division Screening Tournament at SCG, Sihhmui, the 3rd Division Screening Tournament semi-finals at Lawipu Playground, and the Samagra Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys and girls at the PUC Ground and MAP Ground in Mualpui. The association said the matches would be played later under a revised
Mizoram’s Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar also mourned Lalremruata’s passing. “He experienced breathing difficulties during the match between his team, the Venghnuai Raiders Cricket Club and Chawnpui ILMOV Cricket Club. My heartfelt condolences go out to his bereaved family, friends, and members of the sporting fraternity during this difficult time,” he said.
A wicketkeeper by roll, Lalremruata made his first-class debut for Mizoram against Meghalaya in 2018 and last appeared in domestic cricket in 2022 against Nagaland. He had also served on the Senior Tournament Committee.