Mondli Khumalo, a former U-19 cricketer for South Africa has just been hospitalised after he was attacked outside a pub in Friarn Street in Bridgwater on Sunday. A 27-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident.
The 20-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he went into a coma. As per reports, the South African underwent a successful surgery but is not out of coma yet. It is reported that Khumalo’s condition is stable and the doctors are optimistic that the player will come out of the coma soon.
Khumalo, who is on his first overseas stint as a professional cricketer, was playing club cricket for North Petherton Cricket Club. The incident happened when the team was out celebrating a victory. Khumalo has played 4 first-class matches and 1 List A match so far.
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The Club wishes a speedy recovery to Khumalo
North Petherton Cricket Club said in a statement:
“All at North Petherton Cricket Club are in shock at the incident in Bridgwater that has led to our much-loved overseas player Mondli Khumalo being hospitalised in Southmead Hospital in Bristol this morning. We extend our heartfelt support to Mondli for a full and speedy recovery. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and colleagues in South Africa. Our thanks to those that helped Mondli, especially the health service staff on scene and at hospital.”
Meanwhile, Avon and Somerset police have confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old on suspicion of causing bodily harm to the South African cricketer. However, he was later released under investigation.
“We’re investigating a disorder which happened at a taxi rank in Bridgwater. The incident happened at around 3 am in the Friarn Street area, and involved a large number of people. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.”
