West Indies legend Brian Lara admitted to Mumbai hospital with chest pains
24
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after complaining of chest pain, Indian media reports and sources said.
The 50-year-old Trinidadian was rushed to hospital after he complained of discomfort during a promotional event, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency said, quoting a source close to the player. “He is fine and will be discharged soon,” the source told PTI.
Lara was in Mumbai to take part in events organised by Star Sports, the official broadcasters of the ongoing cricket World Cup.
"He complained of chest pain and uneasiness this morning and was sent for a routine check-up. He is fine now," a source at the broadcaster, who asked not to be named, told AFP.
One of the best batsmen of all time, Lara holds two world records ─ the highest Test score of 400 not out, and the highest first class knock of 501 that he scored in the English county championship in 1994.
The former skipper retired in 2007 after a dismal West Indies campaign in the World Cup.
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (24) Closed
Jun 25, 2019 04:58pm
Former cricketors leave their exercise routine once they retire, but dont leave their high calorie intake of proteins and fats they consume as a player when they played.
One prime example is paunch belly of Lasith Malinga that went viral last week.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 04:59pm
As they say, he is caught at the wrong place and at the wrong time.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 05:19pm
Hope he is okay.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 05:34pm
GET WELL SOON AND COMPLETE.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 06:52pm
Pakistan should offer him treatment at Shaukat hospital for free.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 08:03pm
Get well soon, Brian Lara!
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 08:49pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Don't worry he is at right place on right time...
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 09:47pm
@ Dr. Salaria, Prevenrion is the best medicine. I am glad that he was in a right place in right time. Therefore, he will be fine and will have a beautiful life for years to come.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:06pm
@Shaukatali,
Your own people apply for Indian visa to get the medical treatment. If you want evidence I can provide.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:12pm
OMG! Get well soon champion! Lots of love from Pakistan. He needs to be sent to West Indies University they have a excellent medical center with close connection and affiliations with the US and UK medical institutions.
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:24pm
@Shaukatali, what a joke !
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:25pm
@Shaukatali, treat your own people first, who asks for Indian medical visas !
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:25pm
@Shaukatali, good sense of humor !
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:25pm
@Shaukatali, he wants to live long !
Recommend
0
Jun 25, 2019 11:26pm
@Shaukatali, only if he's bored of his life and is penniless.
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 12:41am
@Vijay, not to mention all the Pakistanis that keep coming to that same place at different times.
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 12:42am
@Shaukatali, first treat own countrymen who are coming to India for treatment
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 01:29am
@Vijay pl don't respond to people who are trying to spread hatred all the time. They are not happy in their life and try to influence with their negativity. Our hockey legend, Mansoor Ahmad refused to get treatment here and preferred death. He wanted to get heart transplant done in India. Bottomline, you are right - Lara was at the right place at the right time! If Dawn can block these negative guys it will definitely help generating mutual respect between the countries.
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 02:33am
@Truth Serum, He had heart blockages and the doctors performed angioplasty on him. The West Indian players are notorious for becoming obese after they retire. Courtney walsh, lloyd, Simmons and few others
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 08:12am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan, “Need to be sent to West indies university that has medical centre affiliated with UK and US medical institutions”
Not required. India is known as top rated medical tourism country in world. Arab, UK, USA patients come to India for treatment. Jhonty Rhodes preferred Indian medical centre instead of South Africa to birth his first born.
Brian Lara was admitted to world class hospital and discharged podt treatment. He is doing well now.
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 09:19am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, I surprise, are you really a doctor, many patients from developed countries take treatment in India every year, as it is relatively cheaper for the same treatment abroad. Have a thought of mind before making any comment
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 10:25am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, :"As they say, he is caught at the wrong place and at the wrong time." Tell the same thing when you very badly need medical visa from your neighbour.
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 11:07am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Brian is lucky he was in India (right place) when his chest pains happened.(rght time). India,s medical facilities is well known thru out the world. People from all over the world , including Pakistan go to India for treatment
Recommend
0
Jun 26, 2019 03:31pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan, You do know there is no country called the West Indies, right ?
Recommend
0
