Former Hampshire cricket captain Mark Nicholas is undergoing tests in a Melbourne hospital after twice being taken ill during Australia's Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at the MCG.
The 59-year old anchorman and Channel 9 commentator was initially rushed to hospital after collapsing with stomach pains during the first day's play, writes Mike Vimpany in Australia.
Paramedics had helped him from the broadcaster's facilities, reportedly sweating profusely and in pain on a stretcher.
He was discharged on Monday night but forced to rest at his hotel on Tuesday. He opted to return to work on Wednesday, having felt in good enough health to return to the commentary box.
He worked through the opening two sessions of play of the second Test before feeling unwell again, not long after interviewing Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram during the tea break on day three.
He required wheelchair assistance and was taken by ambulance from the MCG.
"Mark is taking leave to resolve his health issues," a Nine spokesperson said.
"He wants to thank everyone again for their kind wishes and continued support."
An attacking middle-order batsman and occasional medium-pacer, Nicholas led Hampshire for more than a decade, including to four one-day titles - the NatWest Trophy in 1991, the B&H Cup in 1988 and 1992, and the Sunday League in 1986.
The 59-year old anchorman and Channel 9 commentator was initially rushed to hospital after collapsing with stomach pains during the first day's play, writes Mike Vimpany in Australia.
Paramedics had helped him from the broadcaster's facilities, reportedly sweating profusely and in pain on a stretcher.
He was discharged on Monday night but forced to rest at his hotel on Tuesday. He opted to return to work on Wednesday, having felt in good enough health to return to the commentary box.
He worked through the opening two sessions of play of the second Test before feeling unwell again, not long after interviewing Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram during the tea break on day three.
He required wheelchair assistance and was taken by ambulance from the MCG.
"Mark is taking leave to resolve his health issues," a Nine spokesperson said.
"He wants to thank everyone again for their kind wishes and continued support."
An attacking middle-order batsman and occasional medium-pacer, Nicholas led Hampshire for more than a decade, including to four one-day titles - the NatWest Trophy in 1991, the B&H Cup in 1988 and 1992, and the Sunday League in 1986.
