MS Dhoni's dismissal during India vs New Zealand CWC 2019 semi-final match led to the death of a cricket fan in West Bengal, who suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the same. Srikanta Maity, a cycle shop owner in Kolkata, collapsed in his shop after the 38-year-old cricketer was given run-out by the third umpire during the nail-biting semi-final game between India and New Zealand. MS Dhoni Cries After Being Dismissed During India’s CWC 2019 Semi-Final Loss to New Zealand, Watch Video.
Maity, who hails from Hooghly district, was watching the IND vs NZ Semi-Final match on his phone when the incident took place. A sweet shop owner and others, who heard a loud noise after 33-year-old Maity fell, ran to his rescue. They found him lying unconscious on the floor. He was taken to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival. MS Dhoni Has Not Told Us Anything About Retirement, Says Virat Kohli.
MS Dhoni's run-out in the penultimate over of India batting came as a big shock to every Indian cricket fan as he was the only one expected to take the men in blue to victory after Indian team faced a top-order collapse.
India lost the match to Kane Williamson-led team after falling short of 18 runs in the end. Dhoni and Jadeja kept the hopes of Indian victory alive with a 166-run partnership for 7th wicket, however, after Dhoni departed, the doors of India's journey in World Cup 2019 closed.
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