England and Hampshire opening batsman Michael Carberry has been diagnosed with cancer. The county broke the news last night around the end of play on the first day of England's Test with Pakistan and before their T20 game with Glamorgan.
The opener, who last played international cricket in 2014, went for tests last week after feeling unwell during the County Championship match with Warwickshire. A statement by the club said "...A specialist has determined that Michael Carberry has a tumour that is cancerous. Further tests will be undertaken before the relevant treatment commences.
"He is grateful for the messages of support that he has received and hopes that he can focus on his treatment whilst the privacy of those close to him is respected."
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Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove added: "I would like to send him and his family our very best wishes at this very difficult time."
The cricket world has rallied around the 35 year old on social media:
And we'd like to add our support too. Good luck Carbs and all the best on a full and speedy recovery.
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