The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) have confirmed that India U-19 trainer Rajesh Sawant passed away in a Mumbai hotel on Sunday.
Sawant, along with the India U-19 team and staff, was in Mumbai as they prepare for the series against England U-19.
“BCCI regrets to inform that India Under-19 strength and conditioning trainer Rajesh Sawant passed away, in his sleep, in Mumbai, on Sunday morning,” said the BCCI in a statement.
“Sawant was on national duty with the India Under-19 team preparing for the series against the touring England Under-19 team.”
“Sawant, 45, is survived by his wife and daughter.”
BCCI Joint Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary sent his condolences to Sawant’s family.
“On behalf of the BCCI, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and our prayers are with them, to overcome this irreparable loss,” said Chaudhary.
BCCI condoles the sad demise of India Under 19 trainer Rajesh Sawant. He passed away today morning in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/jvRI0e9Bxm
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2017
