Michael Carberry: Hampshire announce England batsman has been diagnosed with cancer
ENGLAND batsman Michael Carberry has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour, Hampshire Cricket Club have announced this evening.
Michael Carberry has been diagnosed with cancer
The 35-year-old saw a specialist on Tuesday and underwent more tests after missing the T20 match with Warwickshire.
He was hoping to be cleared to play against Glamorgan this evening but the club have now released a statement.
"Following recent reports about his health and now that he has spoken fully to his family, friends and team-mates, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that after a brief period of feeling unwell, a specialist has determined that Michael Carberry has a tumour that is cancerous," it read.
"Further tests will be undertaken before the relevant treatment commences.
"He is grateful for the messages of support that he has received and hopes that he can focus on his treatment whilst the privacy of those close to him is respected."
Hampshire Cricket Chairman Rod Bransgrove said: "Michael has been part of the Hampshire Cricket family for 10 years and on behalf of everyone at and associated with the Club, I would like to send him and his family our very best wishes at this very difficult time.
"‘Carbs’ has taken on and beaten serious illness before and we will be doing all we can to make sure he does the same again this time."
Thinking of you @carbs646
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) July 14, 2016
Just heard the terrible news re my great friend @carbs646 thinking of you buddy & am here for you as is the whole cricket family !
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) July 14, 2016
Forget the Test match .. All cricket families thoughts are with @carbs646 .. Thinking about you pal ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 14, 2016
Thinking of @carbs646 right now, get well soon bud were all behind you.
— Marcus Trescothick (@Trescricket) July 14, 2016
Luv ya big bro you will be fine Gods blessings ???????????? @carbs646
— Tino95 (@tinobest) July 14, 2016
Six years ago Carberry suffered potentially life-threatening blood clots in one of his lungs.
He has to take medication to control the condition, which emerged after he had suffered attacks of breathlessness while fielding and batting.
He was diagnosed in November 2010 and did not play again until July of the following year but the new illness is not thought to be related.
Carberry represented England in Tests, one-day and T20 matches but last played in 2014.
He played six Tests scoring 345 runs at an average of 28.75.