In a shocking incident, a South African cricketer Mondli Khumalo has been admitted to a hospital in Bristol after being assaulted outside a pub in Bridgwater, the UK on Saturday.
The 20-year old bowler was given emergency treatment at Southmead Hospital.
Khumalo is in an induced coma and has had two operations as he suffered bleeding in the brain. A man aged 27 was arrested on suspicion and was released under investigation.
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The incident took place when Khumalo's team North Petherton Cricket Club was out celebrating a victory.
Khumalo, who had been a part of the South Africa U-19 team at the 2020 World Cup now plays as a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club which is his first overseas stint as a professional.
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