Getkate conscious again after reported heart attack
CRICKET: Ireland A international Shane Getkate has regained consciousness in a Birmingham hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack while playing for Warwickshire Under-19s on Tuesday night, writes EMMET RIORDAN .
Getkate (19) who plays his club cricket with North County, collapsed during the game and was taken to Solihull Hospital, where he is now in a stable condition.
Cricket Ireland performance director Mark Garaway has been in touch with Getkate’s family, who are delighted with his progress.
Garaway said: “Shane’s mother, Nora, has recently informed me that Shane is sitting up in bed and chatting to his family and the doctors at the hospital. This is wonderful news and although there is a long way to go towards a full recovery, it is fantastic to hear that Shane is on the road to recovery.
“The Getkate family would like to thank everyone in Irish cricket for the huge number of messages, support and prayers received over the last couple of days.”
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