Simi Singh, who has played 35 ODIs, is fighting death, his condition is critical, Cricket Board is helping


New Delhi. Simi Singh, who has played 35 ODIs and 53 T20 Internationals, is fighting for his life. Simi Singh, who plays for Ireland, is in critical condition. The Irish Cricket Board has given this information. Simi Singh was last seen playing in the T20 World Cup 2022 in the international circuit.

Cricket Ireland has issued a statement about Simi Singh. It said, 'We have received bad news from Simi Singh's friend. Simi Singh is suffering from a serious illness and his condition is critical. We are with Simi and trying to help him.' The Irish board said that ever since Simi has come to Ireland, he has become an important player of the cricket team here. Be it the national team or club cricket, he has always contributed to victory. It is hoped that he will overcome this disease and emerge as a winner.

Born in Punjab, Simi Singh did his schooling in India. Simi Singh played for Punjab in the Under-15 and Under-17 teams. Before leaving the country and moving to Ireland, Simi had played with Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Siddharth Kaul. In an interview to Cricinfo, Simi said that he is good friends with Yuzvendra Chahal and Siddharth due to playing in Chandigarh. Virat Kohli used to play from Delhi and he has played age group matches against him.

37-year-old Simi Singh has been counted among the best all-rounders of Ireland. He took 39 wickets in 35 ODIs and also scored 593 runs. This includes one century and one half-century. Similarly, in T20 matches, he took 44 wickets in 53 matches and scored 296 runs. Simi Singh's best score in ODIs was 100 (not out) and in T20s, 57 (not out).

first published : September 6, 2024, 07:48 IST


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