Priyajit Ghosh, a 22 -year -old Indian cricketer from Bengal, died tragically after suffering from a sudden heart arrest during a gym session on Friday, August 1. The tragic death of the Bengal cricketer has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, especially when he was considered a promising young talent.
Ghosh, a talented young cricketer from Bolpur in Birbam district of West Bengal, had shown a lot of promise at the age-level level and aspired to represent Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The 22 -year -old also dreamed of playing for India. His untimely death has left the cricket community in deep shock.
Young Indian cricketer Priyajit Ghosh passes after falling into the gym
Priyajit Ghosh died tragically on Friday after falling during a gym workout. He allegedly encountered the arrest of the heart while exercising in a local gym in the mission complex area.
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Ghosh showed his cricket talent at the beginning of his career. He became the top run-scorer in the Cricket Association of the Inter-District Under-16 tournament in Bengal during the 2018-19 season. The player also earned a special medal from the cab which he proudly kept in his room.
Ghosh’s sudden death has deeply influenced the Bengal cricket community, which leaves a void among those who knew their ability. He is alive by his parents, who are facing unimaginable pain of losing their only son.
Bengal Pro T20 League mourns Priyajit Ghosh’s death
The Bengal Pro T20 League expressed his condolences on the death of Priyajit Ghosh. The League paid tribute to him with a picture of the young cricketer, stating that he had “gone very soon, but never forgotten,” and offered prayers to his soul to rest peacefully.
“Gone very soon, but never forgot. We mourn the passage of Priyajit Ghosh in the Bengal Prot20 League. His soul can rest in peace,”He wrote on the handle by the Bengal Pro T20 League on his official X (East as Twitter).
Went very soon, but never forgot.
We deeply mourn the passage of Priyajit Ghosh in the Bengal Prot20 League.
His soul should get peace.#rest in peace pic.twitter.com/Mesikiy5vx– Bengal Pro T20 League (@Bengalproot 20) August 3, 2025
The tragic death of Priyajit Ghosh has created a growing concern among medical experts about the increasing number of heart arrests in young athletes. While the exact cause is not clear, some believe that an uncontrolled heart condition may trigger a fatal episode.
Our deep condolences to his family and friends – Cricket Association
The Cricket Association expressed his heartfelt condolences to Ghosh’s family. His sudden death is attracting attention to the issue of pressure of health risks hidden in the game.
“Relax Shanti Priyajit Ghosh. Our deep condolences to your family and friends during this difficult time. His soul can rest in peace.”
A 26 -year -old man died tragically earlier this week after falling during badminton doubles match. The person allegedly had no known of pre-existing health conditions.
The advisory cardiac surgeon said in April, “The demand for heart rate and oxygen increases in intensive activities, which puts pressure on the heart and suddenly arrests or heart attacks. It is better to avoid any intensive activities.”
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