Former India Pacer David Johnson Dies After Falling From Fourth-Floor Apartment in Bengaluru; Cricket Fraternity Pay Condolences
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Former India pacer David Johnson has died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment here, a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official said on Thursday.
Former India pacer David Johnson has died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment here, a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official said on Thursday. He was 52 and is survived by his wife and two children. As per currently available details, Johnson, who was running a cricket academy near his home, had not been keeping well in recent times. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rahul Dravid Hints at Potential Change in India Playing XI Ahead of Afghanistan Match, Says ‘Will Think Whether To Play Both Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal’.
Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, too extended his condolences to the bereaved family.
Jay Shah Extends His Condolences
Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble condoled his one-time teammate's death.
Anil Kumble Extends His Condolences
Gautam Gambhir Pays Condolences
"We were informed that he had fallen from the fourth floor of his apartment building. He was taken to a hospital but the doctors declared him brought dead," the KSCA official told PTI.
In his prime, Johnson, who played two Tests and 39 First-Class matches, was the member of a formidable Karnataka bowling unit that also featured Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Dodda Ganesh.
"It is a shocking news as we had played together from our tennis cricket days for a club called Jai Karnataka," Ganesh, also a former India pacer and Johnson's long-time friend, told PTI. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Head Coach Jonathan Trott Feels Morning Game Suits Afghanistan Better, Says ‘Quite Excited To Play India in a Day Game’.
Ganesh fondly recalled their time together on the field. "Later we played together for state and the country. That Karnataka bowling attack was the Indian bowling attack for a long time. In fact, six members from the state, including Rahul Dravid, was in India squad at the same time. I doubt any other state has managed that feat," said Ganesh.
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