Former Ranji Trophy cricketer N.M. Amarnath cremated in Kannur
The 78-year-old sports coach died on Sunday following a road accident in Kannur.
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, aged 78, died on Sunday evening following a road accident at South Bazar in Kannur. He was reportedly travelling on a scooter from a temple at Talap when a car allegedly hit him, throwing him under a tanker.
The deceased was a coach with the Kerala Cricket Association and trained badminton players at three centres in Kannur and Kasaragod. He also contributed to cricket and hockey.
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 his wife, Suguna, had predeceased him.