Former Indian cricketer David Johnson committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor

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David Johnson commits suicide: Former Indian cricketer David Johnson commits suicide. He ended his life by jumping from the fourth floor. David Johnson played two Test matches for India. He made his debut for India in 1996 and played his second Test match in the same year. He did not get a chance after this. Reactions of many cricketers including former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who was the head coach of Team India, and great bowler Anil Kumble have come out and they have paid tribute to this former cricketer.

Apart from playing two Test matches for India, David Johnson has played Ranji cricket for Karnataka for a long time. According to media reports, he committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a private apartment on Thursday. He was a victim of depression. Sources told Republic World that Johnson made the move due to depression. On receiving information, Kothanur police reached the spot and the body was taken to Crescent Hospital.

Tribute messages flooded social media as news of David Johnson’s death broke. Mourning Johnson’s untimely death, former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble posted ”

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir made a post

David Johnson was a fast bowler, but his career did not last long. In October 1996, he played his first Test match for India and in December 1996, he played his second Test match for Team India, which was the last international match of his career. He played 39 First Class matches and 33 List A matches for Karnataka. He made his debut in domestic cricket in 1992 and remained active till 2002. Due to fitness and form, he did not get a chance to play for India for long. He could take only 3 wickets in two Test matches.

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