Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket The chief curator of the stadium, Mohan Singh, died hours before Sunday. t20 world cup play between Afghanistan and New Zealand.
UAE Cricket sources confirmed the unfortunate development to PTI, although the cause of his death is unknown. A detailed statement is expected to be issued soon.
“It happened today and full details will come out when things are more clear. It is very unfortunate,” said a source.
Mohan worked extensively with former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh in Mohali before moving to the United Arab Emirates in the early 2000s.
Shocked to hear the news of the demise of Daljit Mohan, who served Indian cricket for 22 years.
“He was a bright kid when he came to me. A very talented and hardworking person. He hailed from Garhwal and remembers him as a family man too.
“After he went to UAE, he used to visit the country every now and then but I had not seen him for a while. Gone too quickly and it’s really sad,” said Daljeet.
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Abu Dhabi Cricket also paid tribute to its chief curator and said his achievements would be honored in the days to come.
“It is with great sadness that Abu Dhabi Cricket announces that Head Curator Mohan Singh has passed away today. Mohan has been with Abu Dhabi Cricket for over 15 years and has been instrumental in the success of all venues during that time,” tweeted Abu Dhabi Cricket.
“Sunday’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 match between New Zealand and Afghanistan went ahead as scheduled with the support of Mohan’s family and our groundstaff,”
It is with great sadness that Abu Dhabi Cricket announces that Head Curator Mohan Singh has passed away today. Mohan has been with Abu Dhabi Cricket for over 15 years and has been instrumental in the success of the venue during that time.
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— Abu Dhabi Cricket (@AbuDhabiCricket) November 7, 2021
“Tributes to Mohan and his incredible achievements will be honored in the days to come. Our condolences go out to Mohan’s family and we ask the media to respect his privacy at this sad time.”
With the support of Mohan’s family and our groundstaff, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 match between New Zealand and Afghanistan on Sunday went ahead as scheduled. Tributes to Mohan and his incredible achievements will be honored in the days to come.
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— Abu Dhabi Cricket (@AbuDhabiCricket) November 7, 2021
Our thoughts are with Mohan’s family and we ask the media to respect his privacy at this sad time. (3/3)
— Abu Dhabi Cricket (@AbuDhabiCricket) November 7, 2021
After completing a training course at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali, where he worked for a long time as a ground supervisor, Mohan moved to Abu Dhabi in September 2004.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also sent its condolences to the family of Mohan, who was in his mid-40s.
An ICC spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, Abu Dhabi Cricket and everyone involved with the event.”
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