Former India pacer David Johnson has died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor residence right here and an investigation is being performed to determine if it’s a case of suicide, a police official stated on Thursday. He was 52 and is survived by his spouse and two youngsters. As per at the moment obtainable particulars, Johnson, who was working a cricket academy close to his dwelling, had not been holding effectively in current instances. “We have been knowledgeable that he had fallen from the fourth flooring of his residence constructing. He was taken to a hospital however the docs declared him introduced lifeless,” a Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation (KSCA) official advised PTI.
A police official stated the dying is being investigated.
“It’s believed that 52-year-old David Jude Johnson fell from his House in Kanaka Sri Format in Kothanur giving rise to the suspicion of suicide,” a police official stated.
In his prime, Johnson, who performed two Assessments and 39 First-Class matches, was the member of a formidable Karnataka bowling unit that additionally featured Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Dodda Ganesh.
“It’s a stunning information as we had performed collectively from our tennis cricket days for a membership referred to as Jai Karnataka,” Ganesh, additionally a former India pacer and Johnson’s long-time buddy, advised PTI.
Ganesh fondly recalled their time collectively on the sphere.
“Later we performed collectively for state and the nation. That Karnataka bowling assault was the Indian bowling assault for a very long time.
“In actual fact, six members from the state, together with Rahul Dravid, was in India squad on the similar time. I doubt some other state has managed that feat,” stated Ganesh.
Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble condoled his one-time teammate’s dying.
“Saddened to listen to the passing of my cricketing colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his household. Gone too quickly ‘Benny’,” Kumble wrote on X.
Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, too prolonged his condolences to the bereaved household.
“Deepest condolences to household and pals of our former Indian quick bowler David Johnson. His contributions to the sport will at all times be remembered,” Shah wrote on X.
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