Cricketer SL Akshay Passes Away at 39 Due to Heart Attack During Match A tragic incident shook the domestic cricket community as former Ranji Trophy player SL Akshay succumbed to a heart attack during a match on May 25, 2026. The 39-year-old fast bowler, representing Sapphire CC in the KSCA Third Division League, collapsed on the field after bowling four overs. Despite immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital, he could not be saved. The incident occurred in Bengaluru, where Akshay was playing for the Sapphire CC team. According to reports, Akshay experienced chest pain and sudden discomfort after completing his four-over spell. He was rushed off the field and taken to the hospital, but his condition deteriorated rapidly. Doctors confirmed that the heart attack was the direct cause of his death. The tragedy has left the cricketing world in shock, with many expressing condolences for the loss of a talented player. Akshay was a key member of Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy-winning team in the 2014-15 season, where his pace bowling played a crucial role in securing the title. Over his career, he represented Karnataka in six first-class matches, three List-A games, and nine T20 matches between 2011 and 2013. In first-class cricket, he took 18 wickets at an average of 28.5 runs per wicket. After retiring from professional cricket, he remained active in coaching, mentoring young talents with the Karnataka Under-19 team. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) expressed deep sorrow over his untimely demise, highlighting his contributions as both a player and a coach. In a statement, the association praised Akshay’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of cricketers and his role in strengthening Karnataka’s domestic cricket infrastructure.#bengaluru #sl_akshay #kscatirdivisionleague #sapphire_cc #karnataka_state_cric_association
