Team India: In the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team will now play its first Super-8 match against Afghanistan. Team India will try to start the next round with a win. However, considering the capabilities of the Afghan team, they cannot be underestimated.

Let us tell you that the match to be played on 19 June will be organized on the ground of Barbados. However, before this match, a bad news is coming out for the Indian camp. Actually, a veteran cricketer has committed suicide.

Team India's veteran cricketer committed suicide

Former Indian cricket team veteran and fast bowler David Johnson committed suicide. Actually this incident happened on 20th June. Johnson, who had played Ranji for Karnataka, was 52 years old. He jumped from the fourth floor of a private apartment.

Actually, he was suffering from depression and mental illness. After making his debut for India in 1996, David Johnson represented his country in two Tests. Apart from this, he continued to play domestic cricket for Karnataka. After retirement, he contributed to coaching.

These veterans expressed grief through social media

David Johnson's death has shaken the cricket world, especially Indian cricket. On his death, many legends associated with Indian cricket posted on social media and expressed their condolences and grief. This includes BCCI Secretary Jay Shah as well as former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble.

Jay Shah wrote on his ex i.e. Twitter, “Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Indian fast bowler David Johnson. His contribution to the game will always be remembered”

While Anil Kumble wrote,

“Saddened to hear of the passing of my cricket colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Gone too soon “Benny”!”

See the tweet here:

Deepest condolences to family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler David Johnson.

His contributions to the game will always be remembered 🙏

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 20, 2024

Saddened to hear the passing of my cricketing colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Gone too soon “Benny”!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 20, 2024