Last Thursday, I met Ali Bacher, former head of South African cricket, in Jo’burg and, on arrival at our meeting, my leg gave way. It turned out that I had ruptured the tendon which attaches the quadriceps to the patella – something that normally only happens during very physical exercise such as a rugby tackle. I had surgery the next morning thanks to Dr Mack Rogan. A four night stay in hospital. Now “home” recuperating with leg in ankle-to-thigh brace and doing a lot of physio. I must be the only Englishman to have sustained a sporting injury this World Cup albeit without touching a ball.
Am getting fascinating insights into South African healthcare. This whole incident has been made a million times better thanks to my wonderful friends here, Ali Bacher, Ed Griffiths, a 2010 media guru whose day job is to manage Saracens in London, and lovely messages of support from all over.
July 8th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Get well soon Mihir!
Lots of love from us all.
July 8th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
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July 13th, 2010 at 8:02 am
So sorry to hear about your accident. Terrible way to end your stay. Hope you enjoyed your time in SA though.
Regards
Crystal