Jesse Ryder in coma after bar brawl

Troubled New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has been rushed to hospital with fractured skull following a bar brawl, police and media said.
 
The attack came just days before the talented Ryder was to take up a lucrative Indian Premier League(IPL) contract.
  
Ryder, who has a history of disciplinary lapses and being involved in alcohol-related incidents, was with members of his Wellington provincial side who had earlier been beaten by Canterbury in a 50-over match.
 
Reports said he was in intensive care.

(with inputs from AFP)

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