Indian cricket fan, 35, dies of heart attack after World Cup final defeat to Australia

A 35-year-old Indian cricket fan died of a heart attack after his country's World Cup final defeat by Australia on Sunday.

Jyotish Kumar Yadav, a software engineer in Bengaluru, had come home for the Diwali holidays to watch the highly anticipated match with his friends and family on the TV.

However, after India were bowled out for 240 as they batted first, Mr Yadav's friends said he became 'tense and anxious', the Times of India reports.

When India then took three quick Australian wickets as they bowled he was said to be 'swaying with joy'.

However, as Australia began to get closer to their 240 target he complained of chest pain and collapsed shortly after India lost. 

He was then immediately rushed to Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia government general hospital where doctors declared him dead

Tirupati Urban Development Authority (Tuda) chairman Mohith Redy visited his house in Durgasamudram village on Monday to offer his condolences. 

He also offered support to the family on behalf of the state government. 

Almost 100,000 cricket fans packed Narendra Modi Stadium for the final while millions watched on television, anticipating an Indian victory.

But after going through the tournament undefeated, India was beaten at the final hurdle.

Australia's captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bowl first as his side looked to win their sixth title.

Following the Aussie's win, Indian trolls targeted the wife of cricket star Glenn Maxwell.

Vini Raman - who was born in India - revealed how some supporters took the loss too far with shocking abuse directed at her and Maxwell.