Former Indian cricket crew quick bowler David Johnson died on Thursday after falling from the fourth flooring of his house within the limits of Kothanur police station in Bengaluru. Police suspect that 52-year-old Johnson dedicated suicide by leaping from the house constructing. Nonetheless, there is no such thing as a official assertion on this regard but. In accordance with the police, Johnson fell from the fourth flooring of SLV Paradise Residences. Although he was instantly rushed to the hospital, the cricketer succumbed to his accidents.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased Johnson was affected by despair. Kothanur police are investigating the case.
Police mentioned Johnson had been battling well being points for a yr and had spent the previous week within the hospital.
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble mentioned, “Saddened to listen to of the passing of my cricketing associate David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his household. Gone too quickly, 'Benny'!”
Johnson was a former quick bowler finest identified for his temporary stint with the Indian cricket crew. He performed two Check matches for India in 1996, taking three wickets. In home cricket, he took 125 wickets in 39 first-class matches for Karnataka. The spotlight of Johnson's profession was bowling at a pace of 157.8 kmph throughout a Check match in opposition to Australia.
David Johnson, who bowled at a pace of 157.8 km/h throughout a Check match in opposition to Australia, died in Bengaluru on the age of 52.
He performed two Check matches for India in 1996.
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He was born on 16 October 1971 in Arsikere city of Hassan district, Karnataka.
After his dying, there was a stream of individuals paying tribute to him.
Very unhappy to listen to of the passing of David Johnson. Condolences to his household.
About peace pic.twitter.com/5ycb1kI4z7— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 20, 2024
I’m saddened by the passing of David Johnson. Might God give power to his household and family members.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 20, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the household and associates of our former Indian quick bowler David Johnson. His contribution to the sport will all the time be remembered
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 20, 2024
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my former teammate David Johnson. He was vigorous and by no means gave up on the sphere. My condolences are together with his family and friends.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 20, 2024
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