T20 World Cup: Pitch curator of New Zealand vs Afghanistan match found dead

UAE: In an unfortunate incident, Mohan Singh, chief curator of Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, passed away on Sunday after Afghanistan and New Zealand match.

Singh was the curator of the pitch used in the match between New Zealand and Afghanistan.

He was found dead in his room ahead of the match.

Singh is an Indian and hails from Mohali. He joined Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) as a ground supervisor in 1994 and used to assist the coaches as well.

Mohan Singh came to the UAE in 2004 to become a curator.

His family has been contacted by the ICC and they are already on their way to Abu Dhabi.