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Story from Jam Press (Cricket Ball Death)
Pictured: (Close up) A video grab of Shaurya Kalidas Khandve being hit in the groin by a cricket ball whilst practicing his bowling.
Boy, 10, dies after cricket ball hits him in groin during practice
A 10-year-old boy has died after being hit in the groin by a cricket ball while practising his bowling.
The victim, identified as Shaurya Kalidas Khandve, passed away shortly after leaving the Jagad Guru Sports Academy in Pune, India, on 2 May.
The clip shows the young lad wearing a dark red T-shirt and playing against a wall on a sports court.
He takes a run-up and bowls the solid ball, which flies back at him quicker than expected.
It rebounds into his groin area and he doubles over in pain.
The victim drops to the ground at first, then stands up and dusts himself off before collapsing again seconds later.
Several of his friends go to check on the motionless boy before administering CPR and carrying him off the court to get medical help.
Doctors at a nearby private hospital pronounced Shaurya dead on arrival.
Police spokesperson, Sachin Dhamane confirmed that an investigation into the boy’s death is underway.
Officers are currently interviewing witnesses and awaiting the results of an autopsy.
Shaurya, also known as Shambhu, was a sports lover who dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler, as reported by NeedToKnow.
His death has left the local community in shock.
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