The Abu Dhabi cricket stadium’s chief curator, Mohan Singh, was found dead in his room on Sunday hours before the T20 World Cup game between Afghanistan and New Zealand here.
According to UAE Cricket sources, the 45-year-old, who hailed from Uttarakhand, India, was suffering from depression and was found hanging in his room, hours after inspecting the pitch for the clash that New Zealand won by eight wickets to enter the semi-finals.
Both Abu Dhabi Cricket and the International Cricket Council paid tributes to him but did not reveal the cause of death. He is survived by his wife and daughter, who will be reaching Abu Dhabi soon.
“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 15 years and has played a pivotal role in all of the venue’s success during that time,” Abu Dhabi Cricket said in a statement.
“Mohan Singh came to the ground in the morning and inspected the ground and playing turf. He spoke to us about arrangements and went back. When he didn’t arrive at the venue, people went to his room and he was found hanging from his ceiling. He died by suicide,” a senior official associated with the tournament organisers said.
