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Bowler passes away from heart attack during PCB challenge cup match in Bannu

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BANNU: According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), 24-year-old fast bowler Aleem Khan tragically passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest during a match of the PCB Challenge Cup (two-day tournament) in Bannu on May 5.

PCB Director Domestic Cricket Abdullah Khurram Niazi expressed deep sorrow over the death of the young cricketer and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Family sources confirmed that Aleem Khan, a resident of Bannu, has been laid to rest.

According to umpire Inamullah Khan, Aleem collapsed while bowling during the match. He was rushed to the hospital but he could not be revived.

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