Renowned former hockey player Jummon Lusai died at  Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on Sunday afternoon. He was 55.

Jubel Lusai, younger brother of Jummon, confirmed journalists about the death news of the National award winning player.

The noted player was put on life support on Friday at Intensive care Unit (ICU) of the hospital after he fell sick at Abahani Club premises.

He had been suffering from complications in kidney, brain and liver, doctors said.

Lusai, who spent most of the time in his career in Abahani, lived in the club tent while his family lives in Mizoram, India.

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