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Sri Lankan cricket coach dies after scuffle with players
Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando died in hospital after an alleged scuffle with players at Bloomfield Cricket Club in Colombo. Police said an argument broke out when players found no water…
The Story in Brief
Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando died in hospital after an alleged scuffle with players at Bloomfield Cricket Club in Colombo. Police said an argument broke out when players found no water at a tap. A 17-year-old cricketer, who police claim was assaulted by Fernando, hit back, injuring the coach. The teenager was arrested and produced before a magistrate on August 11, then ordered to remain under the care of the Probation and Childcare Services until August 17. However, Times Now reports that the coach had a pre-existing heart condition. A post-mortem is ongoing. Fernando's funeral was held on Thursday.
The Indian Opinion
Sri Lankan media and fans are quick to assign blame, either the 17-year-old player as a violent assailant or the coach as an aggressive bully. But the facts are far from settled. The coach had pre-existing heart disease, and a post-mortem has not yet declared the cause of death. Until that report is released, it is irresponsible to demonise either side. The question to watch: did the physical altercation trigger a cardiac event, or did the injuries directly kill him? That medical finding will settle the matter.
Source: timesnownews.com
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