New Zealand and
Delhi Daredevils star Jesse Ryder is in an induced coma at a Christchurch
hospital. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries, following an
assault in the South Island city of Christchurch. The 28-year-old was beaten up
by assailants in the early hours of Thursday. According to recent updates, he
is said to be in critical condition.
As per reports
and official statements, Ryder was attacked when he left a bar to go to a fast
food joint across the street.
According to
detective senior sergeant Brian Archer, there was a run-in between Ryder and
"two or three" people when he stepped outside the bar. And when he crossed the road, he
was attacked by one of those people.
"The
hospital advised he is in a critical condition. He is in an induced coma as a
result of suffering multiple injuries," Archer stated.
Fairfax Media
quoted a witness named Adam stating that Ryder attempted to fight back as four
men “absolutely smashed him.” He added that Ryder was unsure of his assailants’
identities, but they "damn knew who he was."
The attack was carried out when Ryder was out with his Wellington Firebirds teammates, after they had lost their season-ending one-day game to the Canterbury Wizards.
New Zealand
Cricket chief executive, David White, expressed concern while backing Ryder. "We
are all shocked by what has occurred and extremely concerned for Jesse. New
Zealand Cricket's thoughts are with him and his family.”The attack was carried out when Ryder was out with his Wellington Firebirds teammates, after they had lost their season-ending one-day game to the Canterbury Wizards.