Pakistan -origin player Junaid Zafar fell on the ground due to the scorching heat in a club cricket match being played in South Australia. In a hurry, he was taken to the hospital but could not be saved. This tragic incident occurred during the match played at the Concorda College Oval in Adelaide.
The Australian media report told that the match was being played in the scorching heat at Concorda College. Junail Zafar was playing for Old Concordions. According to the weather reports, the temperature was more than 40 degrees Celsius at the time of this match against Prince Alfred Old Collecties. 40 -year -old Junaid Zafar suddenly fell on the pitch while batting around 4 pm.
After falling unconscious on the pitch, other players and staff took him to the hospital via ambulance. The medical team CPR was CPR but could not be saved. At this time Junaid was playing 16 runs in 37 balls.
Deeply Saddened by the Tragic Passing of Young Pakistani-Australian Junaid Zafar Khan while Playing Cricket. May Allah Swt Rest Him In Eternal Pace and Give Strength to his family in this Diffort time. Indeed, to Allah Swt We Belong, and to Him We All Shall Return. pic.twitter.com/84o0zxxu30
– zahid hafeez chaudhri (@zhchaudhri) March 16, 2025
Hot weather became the cause of Junaid’s death
Australian media reports reported that the temperature was above 40 degrees Celsius during this match. Junaid first fielded for 40 overs and then came on the field for batting later. Junaid belongs to Pakistan but in 2013, he came to Adelaide in Australia in the lock of employment.
Club expressed mourning
The Cricket Club mourned the death of the cricketer. He said in his statement that he is very sad with the death of Junaid Zafar. The medical team tried his best to save him but could not be saved from unfortunate. Condolences with his family and friends.