** Ryder in intensive care after assault **

by Nick Thu 28 Mar 2013, 7:43 am

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** Ryder in intensive care after assault ** - Page 4 Jesse-Ryder-

Jesse Ryder , the New Zealand batsman, is in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted late on Wednesday evening in Christchurch.

Ryder, 28, is in intensive care after suffering a fractured skull in the attack - where he was reportedly beaten up by a group of four men as he enjoyed a drink with friends at a bar in Merivale. Local media also suggested that Ryder had sustained a punctured lung and internal bleeding and that his injuries had left him in a coma.

"We are all shocked by what has occurred and extremely concerned for Jesse. New

Zealand Cricket's thoughts are with him and his family," NZC chief executive, David White, said in a statement.

Ryder, who has played 18 Tests for New Zealand in his career but has been in a self-imposed exile from international cricket for the last year, had been due to join up with the Delhi Daredevils later this week, ahead of the start of the IPL season in early April. In January, he ruled out a return for New Zealand , despite his impressive domestic form.

Ryder had been involved in Wellington's defeat to Canterbury in the Ford Trophy earlier in the day. He is understood to have been drinking with team-mates at the bar, called Aikmans. A witness was quoted by the New Zealand Herald describing the attack as "unprovoked" .

A statement on the New Zealand Police website read: "Police are investigating an incident at a bar in Merivale in the early hours of this morning. Police can confirm the incident did involve Jesse Ryder and that he is currently in Christchurch Hospital." A spokesperson for the hospital subsequently told local media that Ryder was in intensive care.

A post on New Zealand Cricket's official Twitter read: "Thoughts are with [Jesse] Ryder this morning."

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor added: "Thinking of you mate [Jesse] Ryder." Ryder's manager, Aaron Klee, wrote on his Twitter page: "Thanks for the calls and msgs of support for Jesse. Just heading to [Christchurch] to see him."

White, Peter Clinton from Cricket Wellington, Heath Mills from the New Zealand Cricket Players' Association and Klee are currently flying to Christchurch to assist.

Before embarking on his sabbatical from international cricket last year, Ryder was dropped from New Zealand's ODI side after breaking team protocols concerning alcohol and in 2008, again in Christchurch, he injured his hand when putting it through a glass window after a drinking session. ** Ryder in intensive care after assault ** - Page 4 7692_549701085069831_141151566_n

** Ryder in intensive care after assault ** - Page 4 7692_549701085069831_141151566_n

by Anurag Wed 03 Apr 2013, 4:41 pm

Wonder if Ryder cannot recall that incident, or he doesn't want to Det

by Haseeh Wed 03 Apr 2013, 5:31 pm

Its Quite Natural when such a head injury happen

by Anurag Wed 03 Apr 2013, 5:37 pm

Yes I know... but still the 2nd situation is also considerable Det

by Haseeh Wed 03 Apr 2013, 5:42 pm

Dont think so .. Why should be hide things.. He was afraid of them ? :O

by Anurag Wed 03 Apr 2013, 5:43 pm

Maybe he himself started the fight Det

by Haseeh Wed 03 Apr 2013, 5:46 pm

But as per records he apologised :O so no chance for that

by Anurag Wed 03 Apr 2013, 6:17 pm

He apologised for what? ** Ryder in intensive care after assault ** - Page 4 1521769445

by Deep Dey Wed 03 Apr 2013, 7:51 pm

Anurag wrote:Wonder if Ryder cannot recall that incident, or he doesn't want to

SKULL PE CHOT LAGI HAI, THODA TOH MEMORY PE ASAR HOGA

by Anurag Wed 03 Apr 2013, 7:53 pm

Pata hai, i said WHAT IF Troll

by Deep Dey Tue 07 May 2013, 3:03 pm

One of the two men accused of attacking Jesse Ryder outside a Christchurch bar in March has pleaded guilty to assault. At an appearance at the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday, the 20-year-old man, whose name has been suppressed, admitted to the assault but disputed some of the alleged details of the incident, according to Fairfax NZ News.

Judge John MacDonald noted that the man admitted that he had kicked Ryder in the shoulder but believed a punch that he threw did not connect with Ryder. The man has been remanded until June 5, when a date for a hearing regarding the disputed aspects of the case will be set.

The man's 37-year-old uncle, who has been charged with injuring with reckless disregard for safety and assault, has chosen to go to trial. Jonathan Eaton, the lawyer for the 37-year-old, said the alleged attack occurred after the men had shared drinks with Ryder, who then left Aikmans Bar in Merivale, a suburb of Christchurch, without repaying a round of drinks.