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Sri Lankan cricket coach dies after altercation with players
Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando, 62, died in hospital after an altercation with young players at a Colombo cricket facility on August 8. The dispute reportedly began when players found…
The Story in Brief
Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando, 62, died in hospital after an altercation with young players at a Colombo cricket facility on August 8. The dispute reportedly began when players found no drinking water available. A 17-year-old school cricketer has been arrested and placed under child probation custody until August 17. Timesnownews reports Fernando had pre-existing heart disease, and post-mortem results are awaited to determine the exact cause of death. Fernando had coached several Sri Lankan players, including current ODI captain Kusal Mendis, during his long career.
The Indian Opinion
Some may rush to blame the 17-year-old player or the late coach for the alleged assault. But the facts are still under investigation: the coach had pre-existing heart disease, and the post-mortem will determine if injuries or a medical condition caused death. The dispute over drinking water sounds trivial, yet it escalated into tragedy. Until the full report is out, it is unfair to paint either side as villain. Watch for the autopsy findings to settle the question.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, news.abplive.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
