New Zealand cricket legend Sir Richard Hedlee diagnosed with bowel cancer
Hamilton, June 13 (IBNS): Former New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hedlee has been diagnosed with cancer, media reports said.
He is reportedly suffering from bowel cancer.
"Last month the former cricket all-rounder had a routine, three-year colonoscopy where a tumour was discovered.He has since had a successful operation to remove it, and has recovered well," reported The New Zealand Herald.
According to reports, he will undergo chemotherapy.
His chemotherapy session will commence shortly and last a few months.
His wife, Lady Dianne, was quoted as saying by The New Zealand Herald: "Our reasons for making this statement are a desire to be transparent, and to prevent the inevitable speculation and incorrect rumours."
"I would also request people's understanding and acceptance of our request for privacy while we go through the next few months, both for ourselves and for the extended Hadlee family," she said.
Hedlee is considered as one of the best bowlers to play the game.
He had retired from cricket in 1990 with 431 Test wickets.
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