An 11-year-old boy died after a freak cricket accident as police launched an investigation

By Ollie Lewis

10:32 May 7, 2024, updated 11:08 May 7, 2024

• A boy died during cricket training
• The incident took place in Pune, India
• Police registered the death as an accident

An 11-year-old boy has died after being hit in the groin by a cricket ball while training.

The victim, named by news.com.au as Shaurya Kalidas Khandve, died after leaving the Jagad Guru Sports Academy in Pune, India, earlier this month.

He was hit in the groin after throwing a ball. The freak accident was caught on camera.

The footage shows the youth, wearing a dark red T-shirt, running up and throwing the ball, which is quickly shot back at him.

The ball hits him in the groin area and he immediately doubles over.

He falls to the ground, then stands up before collapsing again a moment later.

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Several friends check on the boy, who is now motionless, before performing CPR and seeking medical attention.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Sachin Dhamane, a police spokesman, confirmed that an investigation had been launched into the incident.

Officials are awaiting the results of an autopsy and have interviewed witnesses to the incident.

Known as Shambhu to his friends, Shaurya was a sports fanatic who dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler.

The Pune Airport police station registered his death as an accident.