Former Ranji Trophy Player N.M. Amarnath Cremated After Fatal Road Crash

Former Ranji Trophy cricketer N.M. Amarnath was cremated on Monday afternoon at Payyambalam crematorium. The 78‑year‑old’s body was taken to his home where many gathered to say goodbye. Scores of sports fans and friends also assembled at the cremation site to pay their respects. Amarnath, popularly called Lalettan, died the previous evening in a traffic collision. The crash occurred at South Bazar in Kannur as he rode a scooter back from a temple in Talap; a car hit his scooter, sending him onto a tanker, which caused his death. He was the son of the late Nakkadi Madhavan and his wife Suguna had predeceased him. Beyond his Ranji cricket career, he served as a coach for the Kerala Cricket Association and ran badminton training at three centres across Kannur and Kasaragod, earning particular praise for his badminton work. The sporting community expressed grief over his loss. ## Context His death underscores the danger cyclists face on busy city roads and reflects the high esteem in which he was regarded as a multi‑sport mentor.