'I am sad, I couldn't be selected': 17-year-old woman cricketer dies by suicide
A 17-year-old aspiring cricketer in Nagpur died by suicide after failing to be selected for a higher-level team. Police recovered a suicide note where she expressed disappointment and encouraged her brother to continue his own sports career.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense psychological pressure faced by young athletes in competitive sports environments.
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer allegedly died by suicide in Nagpur after reportedly being upset over not getting selected for a higher-level team. The incident came to light on Thursday morning in Laxmi Nagar under the Bajaj Nagar police station area. The deceased, Aditi Chaukhande, was originally from Akola and lived in Nagpur with her mother and elder brother. Her father works as a civil contractor in Akola.Aditi had recently passed her Class 12 examinations.According to police, Aditi was training as a cricketer along with her elder brother, Prabal, who is also an upcoming player.On Wednesday night, after having dinner with her mother, Aditi went to her room and allegedly died by suicide.
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