A local British cricketer has died from serious injuries after being struck in the chest by a ball in the local Surrey league.

Batsman Bavalan Pathmanathan, who was at the crease while playing for Manipay Parish Sports Club on Sunday, passed away from injuries.

A spokesman from South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed an air ambulance was called to Long Ditton recreation grounds as the 24-year-old played in the British Tamil League:

‘We were called to Windmill Lane, Long Ditton, to reports that a man in his 20s had been injured by a cricket ball striking his chest.

‘We sent an ambulance and two cars to the scene along with an ambulance from the London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also. The man was treated at the scene and then taken to Kingston hospital in a life-threatening condition.’

The club confirmed the tragic death of Pathmanathan via their official Facebook page.

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