Australian cricketer Josie Dooley is being handled in a Brisbane hospital after being medically evacuated from Hawaii, the place she suffered a stroke whereas on vacation and spent 30 days in hospital.
Dooley, 24, who performs for the Melbourne Renegades within the WBBL and state cricket for South Australia, required pressing neurosurgical remedy within the US earlier than being cleared to fly residence.
The South Australian Cricket Association launched a press release on Monday outlining Dooley’s scenario and confirmed she was nonetheless present process remedy.
“On 15 April, Josie was on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when she suffered a stroke as a result of hydrocephalus and was required to be airlifted to Honolulu to receive urgent neurosurgical treatment,” the assertion learn.
“Following surgery, Josie remained in the neurosciences ICU of the Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu for 18 days before progressing to a neurosurgical ward, where she remained for a further 12 days.
“Once she was fit to fly, Josie was medically evacuated to her hometown of Brisbane where she was readmitted to hospital.
“Josie is making progress in her recovery and would like to thank her family, friends and teammates for their love and support over this challenging time.
“The Dooley family request privacy at this time.”
Dooley performed 11 matches for South Australia within the home one-day competitors final yr, making 285 runs. She additionally performed all 14 video games for the Renegades within the WBBL.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
