Ratnagiri man, 35, engaged to be married, dies after collapsing while playing cricket
Smit Narendra Chavande fell unconscious after a sudden dizzy spell on Sunday and was declared dead at a private hospital, a day before the girl's family was to visit his home.
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A family's happiness in Ratnagiri turned to mourning when Smit Narendra Chavande, 35, whose marriage had been fixed, died after a sudden dizzy spell while playing cricket with friends.
The incident took place on Sunday, October 18, in the morning at Laxmi Chowk in the Gadital area of Ratnagiri city. Smit had gone to play cricket with friends. During the game he suddenly felt dizzy, lost consciousness and fell to the ground. Panic spread among his friends as he fell.
His friend Yugesh Sawant immediately phoned Smit's brother, Sushant Chavande, to inform him. Smit was then rushed to a private hospital in Ratnagiri. However, medical officers at the hospital declared him dead before treatment could begin.
Smit's marriage had been fixed recently, and the house was in a festive mood. An important part of the next rituals was the meeting at which the families see each other. It had been scheduled for Monday, October 19, and the girl's family was to come to their house for it. But Smit died just one day before the occasion. The house where preparations for the wedding and dreams of a new life were under way is now in mourning. His sudden death has left his family and friends deeply shocked.
Smit lived in Chatandewathar in Ratnagiri. He worked at the Earthen Bank in Khandala. He is survived by his parents and a married sister.
His brother Sushant Chavande informed Ratnagiri city police of the incident. The police have registered a case of accidental death at the city police station. Why Smit suddenly felt dizzy while playing cricket and the actual cause of his death are not yet clear. The police are taking further action.
