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Indian-origin man dies after collapsing during cricket match
The 41-year-old’s sudden death during a league match has shocked the Triangle Cricket community.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 18, Dec 2025
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Nitin Murkute / GoFundMe
Indian-origin community member and amateur cricketer Nitin Murkute died after collapsing during a cricket match in North Carolina on Dec. 13. He was 41.
Murkute collapsed while playing a league match and was later pronounced dead, according to information shared by members of the community. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the Triangle Cricket community, where he was an active player associated with the Triangle Cricket League and the Morrisville Raptors.
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He is survived by his wife, Rashmi, and their two children — Arnav, 14, and Aarna, 9. Friends and teammates said Murkute had recently purchased a home for his family and was deeply involved in community cricket.
In the aftermath of his death, teammates and friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the family. At the time of publising this report, the fundraiser has raised $216,150 of its $250,000 goal through approximately 3,800 donations.
According to the fundraiser, the family is facing financial strain following Murkute’s sudden death. The campaign states that Rashmi is on an H-4 dependent visa, which does not permit employment.
The funds are intended to cover funeral and memorial expenses, provide immediate financial relief, support the children’s education, and assist with mortgage and living costs.
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