Bangladesh U19 bowler Mehedi Hasan Hridoy dies aged 18 after leukaemia battle

Bangladesh U19 left-arm pace bowler Mehedi Hasan Hridoy died on Saturday while being transported to Dhaka for treatment. The 18-year-old had been suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia.

Hridoy represented the Chattogram Division Under-18 team and was regarded as a promising talent with a bright future. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had provided financial support for his medical expenses in July.

The BCB expressed profound sadness at his passing and extended condolences to his family. Hridoy was en route to Dhaka by ambulance when he died.