The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday condoled the passing away of India U-19 cricket team fitness trainer Rajesh Sawant who was found dead in a private hotel yesterday morning.

“BCCI regrets to inform that India U-19 strength and conditioning trainer Rajesh Sawant passed away, in his sleep, in Mumbai, yesterday morning. Sawant was on national duty with the India U-19 team preparing for the series against the touring England U-19 team. Sawant, 45, is survived by his wife and daughter,” the Board said in statement.