In what has been a stunning and devastating improvement, former Singapore Cricketer and coach Arjun Menon was killed within the East African nation of Malawi. The incident occurred on Saturday (tenth Might) and despatched shockwaves throughout the realm.
Arjun Menon, who was the operations supervisor of Cricket Malawi since February 2020, was brutally murdered at his residence on Might 10. The event was made public by Dr Henry Kamata, chief govt officer of Malawi’s Nationwide Council of Sports activities, on eleventh Might.
Dr Henry Kamata expressed his grief in an announcement. He additionally known as on regulation enforcement authorities to make sure these accountable are delivered to justice for Arjun Menon, whose Cricket journey spanned over 4 continents.
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His life was taken by very doubtful individuals – Singapore Cricket Affiliation president Mahmood Gaznavi on Arjun Menon
SCA president Mahmood Gaznavi was additionally made conscious of the event, and he was left deeply saddened by the incident, saying that his life was taken by doubtful individuals, and he additionally talked about his love for the sport. He stated:
“Stories rising from Malawi appear to point that his life was taken by very doubtful individuals. Arjun Menon was a really, very down-to-earth and measured man who had a number of love for the sport.”
He used his information to advance what he thought was the bigger function in life – Gaznavi on Arjun Menon
Gaznavi, who final spoke to Menon about three months in the past, stated that the latter used his information to advance within the sport. He additionally identified how he helped individuals outdoors of cricket, particularly the underprivileged. He stated:
“He used his information to advance what he thought was the bigger function in life, which was to assist not simply these in cricket, however these outdoors of cricket, particularly the underprivileged.”
Arjun Menon began enjoying cricket throughout his faculty days at St Patrick’s Faculty. Taking part in as a wicketkeeper batter, he then represented Singapore on the youth degree. Earlier than making his debut for the Nationwide Group in 1886 towards the United Arab Emirates on the Asian Cricket Council Trophy.
Menon, who performed 5 video games for Singapore, had a five-year stint with the SCA from 2015 to 2020. Throughout that interval, he took roles reminiscent of sport improvement supervisor and head coach. In 2017, he led the nationwide cricket crew to a Twenty20 gold medal on the SEA Video games.
His legacy lives on within the gamers he formed and the communities he uplifted throughout continents – SCA
Singapore Cricket Affiliation launched the official assertion on his feat and stated: “His profession mirrored his unwavering dedication to the event of cricket, each at residence and overseas. A passionate ambassador for Singapore cricket, he carried the Singapore flag with satisfaction wherever he coached. And Malawi, the place he handed on, was the beneficiary of his cricket contribution.
“His legacy lives on within the gamers he formed and the communities he uplifted throughout continents. He will likely be deeply missed by his household, mates, gamers, and all who’ve the honour of figuring out him.”
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