Former Australian cricketer Ryan Campbell wakes from induced coma following heart attack in England
Former Australian cricketer Ryan Campbell has woken from an induced coma in an England hospital.
The 50-year-old was hospital three days ago when he collapsed at a playground and had CPR performed on him by a passer-by before paramedics arrived.
His brother, Mark, gave an update on his condition when speaking to Triple M radio in Perth.
READ MORE: Manchester United thrashing 'as bad as it gets'
READ MORE: Greg Norman lands first major signing for controversial Saudi league
READ MORE: Anthony Seibold set for stunning league return
"They've taken the heavy sedation off, so he's actually woken up. Now they're just looking at trying to work out what's wrong with his heart," Mark Campbell said.
"He did a few tests last night. They're saying that there doesn't appear at this stage to be any brain damage, his brain wasn't starved of oxygen. So that looks OK.
"They're not sure now why his heart is still being arrhythmic. So that's another issue that they're now going to look at over there."
Wicket-keeper Ryan Campbell during day one of a Pura Cup Match between the Queensland Bulls and Western Warriors at the Gabba on December 17, 2005. Getty
Ryan's wife and one of his friends has been by his side in hospital since he was admitted.
Most of his family is in Australia and hasn't been able to see or contact him.
Mark Campbell revealed their father is also currently in hospital.
"Being 12,000 miles away from where he is at the moment doesn't help," he said.
"The family have been overwhelmed with the messages of support that we've been getting from really all over the world."
Campbell played two one-day internationals for Australia in 2002, but was mostly stuck behind Adam Gilchrist in the country's wicket-keeping stocks during his career.
In 2017 he became coach of the Dutch national team.
Aussie great Justin Langer revealed Campbell has been trying to land a coaching job in Australia.
