The tragic death of a young cricketer after being hit in the groin has left the community reeling. Warning: distressing images.
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The victim, identified as Shaurya Kalidas Khandobe, died on May 2, shortly after graduating from Jagad Guru Sports Academy in Pune, India.
The bizarre incident was caught on camera.
The clip shows a young cricketer wearing a dark red T-shirt playing against a wall on a multisport court.
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He took a run-up and threw a solid ball, and the ball came towards him faster than expected.
It bounced into his groin area and he flipped over in pain.
The victim first fell to the ground, then stood up, dusted himself off, and fell again seconds later.
Several friends went to check on the motionless boy, performed CPR on him and carried him off the court for medical assistance.
Doctors at a nearby private hospital declared Shaurya dead on arrival.
Police spokesperson Sachin Dharman confirmed that an investigation into the boy's death was ongoing.
Officers are currently interviewing witnesses and awaiting the results of an autopsy.
As reported by NeedToKnow, Shaurya, also known as Shambhu, was a sports enthusiast who dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler.
A case of accidental death was registered at Pune airport police station.
His death shocked the local community.