It is with huge shock and great sadness that we have to report that Bassam Mocharrafie, a valued member of our Club, collapsed during a Maidenhead League match at Cippenham yesterday evening and died at the scene. Bas had completed his first match of the evening and then collapsed a few moments afterwards, the cause being a suspected heart attack. Despite the best efforts from Club staff, including the use of the Club's own defibrillator, and the emergency services, Bas could not be revived.

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Shortly before the match, Bas had a long and jovial conversation with Club Chairman Ken Phillips and seemed to be in very good spirits. He was a popular member of the Club since 2012, coming all the way from his home in Chesham many evenings for training and also some weekends just to watch. Bas was a competent player and featured in the Buckinghamshire county over-60s second team a couple of years ago. He was 68 years old.

 

RIP.