Police said Ali Ashan, 17, son of Siddikur Rahman of Uttor Chingrikhali village, had a quarrel with his classmate Russell, 17, during a cricket match at Uttar Chingrikhali village on Wednesday afternoon. At one stage, Russell struck Ali Ashan's head with a bat.

Seriously injured Ashan was first admitted to Pirojpur Sadar Hospital and was later shifted to Dhaka from Khulna Medical College hospital. He died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital yesterday morning.

Ashan sat for the SSC examination this year from Morelganj.