Over the past one to two years, Kashmir has witnessed a disturbing pattern—young, energetic cricketers collapsing on the field, some losing their lives to sudden cardiac death (SCD). These are not individuals with visible illness. They are fit, active, and often at the peak of their physical performance. Yet, beneath this appearance of health, a silent threat may be lurking. This paradox challenges one of our most common assumptions: that physical fitness guarantees cardiac safety. The Hidden Danger Behind Athletic Performance

In reality, several underlying heart conditions can remain undetected for years, only to manifest during intense physical exertion. Among the most critical are: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a leading cause of sudden death in young athletes Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) Congenital coronary artery anomalies Primary electrical disorders such as Long QT Syndrome These conditions often produce no warning symptoms in daily life. A young athlete may train rigorously, compete at high levels, and still harbor a potentially fatal cardiac........

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