Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, a promising young cricketer from Bangladesh, lost his life on Saturday while being taken to Dhaka by ambulance for medical treatment.

He had been suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a form of blood cancer.

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expresses profound sadness at the passing of young cricketer Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, who passed away in Dhaka today after battling leukaemia,” the Bangladesh Cricket Board said in a statement.

“Hridoy represented the Chattogram Division Under-18 team and was regarded as a promising left-arm pace bowler with a bright future ahead of him.”

“The BCB extends its heartfelt condolences to Hridoy’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find strength and comfort in this time of grief.”

The BCB had provided financial support to Hridoy in July this year to to help cover his medal expenses.