SHOCKING! FORMER WEST INDIES CAPTAIN ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara was taken to the Global Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, on Tuesday after complaining of chest pain, reports news agency ANI. He was brought to the hospital at around 12.30 pm and medical investigations have started immediately.

"West Indies legend Brian Lara has been admitted to Global Hospital in Parel after he complained of chest pain. Hospital to issue a statement shortly," ANI tweeted.

Lara was in Mumbai working with official broadcasters of ICC World Cup, Star Sports.

"He had an angioplasty done two years back and today was a regular check-up as there is always a fear of heart pain. He is fine and will be discharged soon," a source told PTI.

The hospital authorities have so far been tight-lipped about why the former player has been admitted.

"He was not shooting for the last couple of days," the source informed the news agency. He is the first and only player to have registered 400 runs in a Test innings. Lara celebrated his 50th birthday on May 2 in Mumbai, where he was fulfilling his TV commitments.

#Mumbai: West Indies legend Brian Lara has been admitted to Global Hospital in Parel after he complained of chest pain. Hospital to issue a statement shortly. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/sGnvBpiavA

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2019