A 'promising' young Indian cricketer  has died after colliding with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match in Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket In India confirmed on their official Twitter account that 20-year-old Ankit Keshri had passed away after suffering 'a cardiac arrest following on-field injury'. According to reports, Keshri collided with a team-mate as they both attempted to take a catch in a senior one-day match match in Kolkata (formerly Calcutter) on Friday, and though he regained consciousness afterwards, he died in hospital on Monday. Keshri was only playing as a substitute fielder. Ankit Keshri had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field injury in Kolkata . Former national team captain Sachin Tendulkar, the highest runscorer in Test and one-day international history, was among several India stars to offer their condolences at the news. Tendulkar tweeted: 'Saddened by the demise of Ankit Keshri. A promising career aborted by an unfortunate incident on field. 'May God give strength to Ankit's family and friends to cope with this loss #RIP' Current India batsman Ajinkya Rahane said: 'Very sad to know about Ankit Keshri. Strength to his family and friends. RIP.' Manoj Tiwary, who has played nine one day internationals for India,wrote: 'I'm shocked 2 hear d news of Under-19 player from bengal named Ankit kesri's demise due to heart attack. My deepest condolences goes out 2 Ankit kesri's family nd frnds. 'A promising player who scored loads of runs at under 19 level nd he wud hav surely played 4 senior bengal in 2 years time. Rest in peace younger brother.' The 20-year-old died after colliding with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match . The tragedy comes five months after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died aged 25 after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match. Keshri was considered an up-and-coming talent on the Indian cricket scene. The right-hander was captain of the Bengal Under-19 team, and was short-listed for India's under-19 team for the 2014 Colts World Cup. 'It's so unfortunate,' said the Bengal cricket association's Subir Ganguly. 'He was such a promising cricketer and for him to pass away in such a manner is difficult to swallow.' India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is among several stars to have given tributes about Keshri .
Ankit Keshri, 20, regained consciousness after colliding with team-mate. However, he died three days later in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. Sachin Tendulkar is one of several stars to give his condolences. Tragedy comes five months after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died.