An Indian cricketer on Monday died of accidental injuries he suffered during a cricket match three days ago at West Bengla.

‘Ankit Keshri passed away owing to an injury sustained during a Cricket Association of Bengal’s Senior one-day knock-out match on April 17,’ Press Trust of India reported. 

He was under treatment in a hospital.

‘The 20-year-old, a talented right-hander, had captained the Bengal U-19 team in Cooch Behar Trophy and was in the 30-member India U-19 promising list for the 2014 Colts World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. He was also playing for Bengal A (U-23 side) in CK Nayudu national Championship,’ reported PTI.

The fatal accident happened at the Salk Lake playground during a One Day match between East Bengal and Bhowanipore clubs.

While fielding, Ankit rushed to grab a catch which was also on target of another fielder. Both collided with each other and Ankit fell unconscious, the news agency reported.