INDIAN cricketer Hoysala K has reportedly died aged 35.
It is believed the bowler suffered a heart attack after collapsing during the Aegis South Zone tournament in Bangalore.
The incident occurred during a team meeting with his side A G Karnataka on Thursday.
It is claimed he received medical attention immediately but he did not respond to treatment.
He was taken to Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru via ambulance where doctors confirmed he had passed away.
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Tributes have poured in with Indian cricketer and fast bowler Abhimanyu Mithun honouring his friend.
He wrote: "It’s not something I thought I would ever have to write. Today we lost a lovely human being, a talented cricketer, a good caring friend and loving son.
"Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Hoysi."
A fan said: "Tragic. Promising career cut short. Condolences."
Another added: "Very sad to hear this."
And a further fan posted: "Gosh. Have met the boy. Cruel."
Hoysala had previously played for Bellary Tuskers and Shivamogga Lion in the Karnataka Premier League, as well as representing the Karnataka junior squad.
In a thrilling match at the RSI Bengaluru Ground, Karnataka emerged victorious over Tamil Nadu in a nail-biting finish. After setting a target of 173 runs for Tamil Nadu to chase in 20 overs, Karnataka managed to secure the win by a narrow margin of just one run.
Tamil Nadu fell just short of the target, finishing with a total of 171 runs.
Hoysala played a crucial role in the match, scoring thirteen runs off thirteen balls before making a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Tamil Nadu's opener, P. Parveen Kumar.
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Despite conceding 28 runs in the four overs he bowled, Hoysala's performance was instrumental in Karnataka's victory by removing swashbuckling opener, Kumar on the very first ball of Tamil Nadu's run-chase.