Former India pacer David Johnson died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor house right here, a Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) official stated on Thursday. He was 52 and is survived by his spouse and two kids. As per the data at present out there, Johnson, who ran a cricket academy close to his home, was unwell in latest occasions. “We have been knowledgeable that he fell from the fourth flooring of his house. He was rushed to a hospital however was declared lifeless by docs,” the KSCA official informed PTI.
At his peak, Johnson, who performed two Exams and 39 first-class matches, was a member of Karnataka's robust bowling unit, which additionally included Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Dodda Ganesh.
“It’s surprising information as we have now been enjoying collectively since our tennis cricket days for a membership known as Jai Karnataka,” former India pacer Ganesh, who’s Johnson's outdated buddy, informed PTI.
Ganesh fondly recalled their time collectively on the sector.
He stated, “Later we performed collectively for the state and the nation. Karnataka's bowling assault was the Indian bowling assault for a very long time.
“In reality, six members of the state, together with Rahul Dravid, have been within the Indian workforce on the identical time. I doubt if some other state has achieved this feat,” Ganesh stated.
Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble mourned the demise of his one-time teammate.
“Saddened to listen to of the passing of my cricketing associate David Johnson. My heartfelt condolences to the household. Gone too quickly, 'Benny',” Kumble wrote on Twitter.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah additionally supplied his condolences to the bereaved household.
“Our heartfelt condolences to the household and associates of former India quick bowler David Johnson. His contribution to the sport will at all times be remembered,” Shah wrote on Twitter.
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