In a tragic incident in Firozpur, cricketer Harjeet Singh died on the field after hitting a six. He collapsed moments later, suffering a fatal heart attack. Despite immediate CPR efforts by teammates, he was declared dead at the scene. This incident follows a similar tragedy in Pune earlier this year, raising concerns about cardiac incidents among athletes.
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