Former Ranji Trophy cricketer N.M. Amarnath cremated in Kannur
The 78-year-old sports coach passed away following a road accident in Kannur on Sunday evening.
Former Ranji Trophy player and sports coach N.M. Amarnath, known as Lalettan, was cremated at the Payyambalam crematorium on Monday afternoon, according to The Hindu.
Amarnath died on Sunday evening following a road accident at South Bazar in Kannur. He was reportedly returning from a temple at Talap on a scooter when a car allegedly hit him, throwing him under a tanker.
The 78-year-old was a coach with the Kerala Cricket Association and trained badminton players at three centres in Kannur and Kasaragod. He also contributed to hockey and cricket.
Through his coaching, he trained his son, Deepak Amarnath, to become a national badminton champion. He was the son of the late Nakkadi Madhavan and was predeceased by his wife, Suguna.
Many sports enthusiasts and well-wishers gathered at his residence on Monday afternoon to pay their final respects before the cremation.