Rodney Marsh the legendary Australian wicketkeeper, has been transported to Adelaide and described as “critical but stable.”

Rodney Marsh the legendary Australian wicketkeeper, has been transported to Adelaide and described as “critical but stable.”

Rod Marsh, the Australian wicketkeeper icon who is still in an induced coma after having a heart attack last week; has been airlifts in from Bundaberg to a city hospital in a “serious but stable state.”

On February 24, the 74-year-old suffered a heart attack while driving to a charity event in Bundaberg, Queensland.

“Marsh was transfer interstate on Monday in a critical but stable condition;” a Bundaberg Hospital representative told the Sydney Morning Herald.

According to the article, Marsh was transfer to Adelaide to be closer to his family.

Between 1970 and 1984, he played 96 Tests for Australia, capturing 355 dismissals behind the wickets. He went to Adelaide two decades ago to become the National Cricket Academy’s coach.

Marsh’s son Paul, the former CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association; released a statement on Sunday stating his father is “now in the fight of his life.”

“Right now, this is a waiting game,” he continue, “and we are unlikely to have any certainty for some time.”

“We know there’s a part of intrigued in dad’s wellbeing, and the messages of cherish and bolster; from all around the world have been overpowering for our family.” 

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Each one of them has been tuned in to and perused, and we are colossally appreciative. The organizers of the Bulls Experts charity occasion had hurried Bog to the hospital.

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“We also need to precise our appreciation to the Bulls Masters Team, especially Jimmy Maher, Darren Lehmann; Ian Healy, and Allan Border, who have appeared colossal sympathy and care for our family,” the explanation continued. Marsh already served as the chair of Australia’s selectors some time recently venturing down in 2016.

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