- Cricket presenter Mark Howard has been criticised by followers on social media
- It got here following feedback he made in February about suspending matches
Broadcasters Mark Howard and Stephen Quartermain have been criticised by some on social media for feedback the pair made in February relating to a cricket match that was known as off as a result of excessive warmth.
It got here after a person in his 40s tragically handed away on Saturda, after he collapsed throughout a cricket match at Concordia Faculty Oval in South Australia.
Junaid Zafar Khan couldn’t be revived after he collapsed on the cricket subject whereas taking part in for Previous Concordians’ Cricket Membership.
The sport happened throughout this weekend’s warmth wave, with temperatures topping 41.7 levels.
Information Corp reported that Khan had fielded 40 overs and had batted seven overs earlier than paramedics have been known as to the bottom.
A pal of the cricketer informed Information Corp that Khan had been observing Ramadan however had been consuming water all through the day. Muslims observing Ramadan can drink water throughout daylight ought to they really feel unwell.
His cricket membership subsequently launched an announcement following his tragic passing.
Mark Howard (pictured) has been criticised by X customers after he made feedback in February by which he disagreed with the postponement of a cricket match as a result of sizzling climate
Junaid Zafar Khan (pictured) tragically handed away throughout a cricket match this weekend
Khan had been taking part in for Previous Concordians’ Cricket Membership when temperatures had topped 41.7 levels
‘We’re deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the Previous Concordians’ Cricket membership, who tragically suffered a medical episode whereas taking part in on the Concordia Faculty oval at this time,’ it learn.
‘Regardless of one of the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly didn’t survive.
‘We’re grateful that our Faculty Pastor was current to supply care and assist. Ideas and heartfelt condolences are along with his household, buddies and teammates throughout this troublesome time.’
Following the information, one fan took to social media to criticise feedback made by Howard and Quartermain again in February.
The Fox Cricket commentator had appeared to query why native cricket matches had been known as off as a result of sizzling climate.
‘Native cricket known as off down my method because the league thinks it’s too sizzling to play a summer season sport,’ Howard wrote on X.
‘What world are we truly residing in? Possibly just a few additional drinks breaks? A bit extra zinc maybe? Ideas?’
Quartermain, who works for 10 Information First, replied to the submit, writing: ‘Mushy as. Very disappointing.’
Howard had criticised the choice to postpone native cricket matches in February as a result of sizzling climate
TV Broadcaster Stephen Quartermain had replied to Howard’s submit, writing ‘Mushy as’
One fan took to social media to criticise their feedback in February, noting this weekend’s tragic information
However one social media consumer appeared to criticise the feedback by the TV broadcasters.
‘Hew Howie, simply wished an replace on this?’ the X consumer wrote, posting a picture of a headline of the information that Khan had handed away.
‘Acquired ideas? How about you Stephen Quartermain? What was it you stated within the replies? “Mushy as”?
‘F***ing idiots.’
Based on Adelaide Turf Cricket Affiliation guidelines, matches are cancelled ought to the temperature climb above 42 levels.
Based on that steering, matches can proceed if temperatures attain 40 levels, however particular measures are suggested equivalent to common rehydration breaks.
Tributes have been paid to Khan, with one pal stating: ”[He] all the time preferred to have fun, he all the time had one thing to say to cheer individuals up,’ Hasan Anjum stated.
‘He was a particularly good, sharp and savvy man. He simply loved serving to individuals.
‘It is an enormous loss, he was destined for very massive issues in his life.’
