The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its condolences following the passing of former Ranji player from Mizoram, K. Lalremruata. He tragically died after collapsing during a local cricket match.
BCCI Domestic shared on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata. He proudly represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The BCCI extends heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers to his family, friends, and the Mizoram cricket community.”
The incident occurred during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC. Lalremruata, playing for Venghnuai Raiders CC, suddenly collapsed while the game was in progress. Despite immediate assistance and medical treatment, he could not be saved.
The Cricket Association of Mizoram (CAM) reported that Lalremruata suffered a stroke while participating in the tournament. They conveyed condolences to his family and described his death as a considerable loss for Mizoram cricket.
Lalremruata made two appearances for Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and played seven times in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He also represented several clubs at the local level and served on the Senior Tournament Committee.
In response to Lalremruata’s passing, Assam Cricket canceled all matches scheduled for Thursday, announcing that they would be played under a revised schedule. This includes games in the 2nd Division Screening Tournament at SCG, Sihhmui, the 3rd Division Screening Tournament semi-finals at Lawipu Playground, and the Samagra Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys and girls at the PUC Ground and MAP Ground in Mualpui.
Lalremruata, a wicketkeeper, made his First Class debut against Meghalaya in 2018 and played his final game in 2022 against Nagaland.