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BCCI condoles Mizoram cricketer Lalremruata’s death
The Statesman Siliguri
|January 10, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mourned the death of former Mizoram Ranji cricketer K. Lalremruata, who passed away after collapsing during a local cricket match on Thursday.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata. He proudly represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The BCCI extends heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the Mizoram cricket community,” BCCI Domestic said on social media.
The incident occurred during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC at Sihhmui near Aizawl. Lalremruata, who was representing Venghnuai Raiders CC, complained of chest pain while returning to the pavilion after batting.
This story is from the January 10, 2026 edition of The Statesman Siliguri.
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