He had fielded for the first 40 overs and batted for 7 overs before his collapse. An ambulance was called immediately, and medical staff performed CPR, but Junaid could not be revived.

A friend of Junaid reported that he was observing Ramadan but had been seen drinking water on the day of the match.

The club released a statement acknowledging the efforts of paramedics, expressing sorrow over the loss of their player.

The Adelaide Turf Cricket Association’s regulations state that matches are canceled if temperatures exceed 42 degrees Celsius, with special precautions for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

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The president of the Islamic Society mentioned that no official cause of Junaid Zafar Khan’s death has been determined, and there is no evidence linking fasting to the medical incident.