Deaths on December 3

Kuntal Chandra

Died on December 3, 2012

Kuntal Chandra, Bangladeshi cricketer (b. 1984)

Kuntal Chandra (8 November 1984 – 3 December 2012) was a cricketer from Bangladesh.

Chandra was a right-handed batsman and wicket keeper sometimes known by his nickname Papon. He studied at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan. After playing for Bangladesh Under-19s in 2000, he made his debut for Chittagong Division in 2004–2005 against Rajshahi Division, taking five catches and scoring 71 and 33. Despite this promising beginning he played only two more first-class matches, and those not until the 2007–2008 season. He also played in two List A one-day matches in 2005.

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Deaths on December 3

Kuntal Chandra

Died on December 3, 2012

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