Tragedy strikes as Dirdh Patel, a 23-year-old rising Indian cricketer, passes away in the India plane crash.

Recall that social media was flooded with tributes following the Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 fatalities.

According to reports, Patel was a student at the University of Huddersfield, where he completed his Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence.

He was also an accomplished cricketer, playing for Leeds Modernians Cricket Club as their overseas player in 2024.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting issues with thrust during takeoff.

A recent report claims that Dirdh Patel was on his way to his girlfriend’s parents’ house to seek their daughter’s
hand in marriage.