Sir Richard Hadlee (right) is New Zealand's leading Test wicket-taker Lady Dianne Hadlee clicked - and, as the countdown begins for the next edition of the World Cup, shares her treasured pic with Rediff readers.We were saving the best bit for the last: During World Cup 2007, Sir Richard will write a series of columns exclusively for Rediff.com. Their exploits guarantee them top-table seats at any gathering of the best all-rounders the world of cricket has ever known.Thus, when the two cricketing greats bumped into each other at Johannesburg airport, it was a photo-op too good to miss.
"It is expected that, in time, he will have a full recovery."
Hadlee is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest cricketers having taken 431 wickets in 86 Tests. The icing on the cake: he will appear on live chat, to interact with Rediff readers, during the competition - and share his thoughts via audio feeds.Watch this space, for a full schedule of Sir Richard's columns and live appearances. Sir Richard, 66, will undergo further chemotherapy which will last a few months, his wife Lady Dianne said.
A statement released by New Zealand Cricket on behalf of Hadlee's wife Lady Dianne said the 66-year-old has had surgery to remove a tumour. Sir Richard Hadlee diagnosed with bowel cancer 13 June 2018 11:41 According to a statement released by NZC on behalf of his wife Lady Dianne Hadlee, he has undergone surgery to remove a tumour, and 'has made an excellent recovery'.
For his exploits, the Kiwi quick was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1982; in 1990, he was knighted for his services to the game.Kapil Dev, in a career that lasted from October 1978 to October 1994 - fittingly for the man who led India to its only India's premier all-rounder was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1983.Between them, they have 411 one-day international wickets, and 865 Test wickets. readfullarticle A statement released by New Zealand Cricket on behalf of Hadlee's wife Lady Dianne said the 66-year-old has had surgery to remove a tumour. Lady Dianne Hadlee clicked - and, as the countdown begins for the next edition of the World Cup, shares her treasured pic with Rediff readers. "As a safeguard, further treatment in the form of chemotherapy will commence shortly and last for a few months," the statement added.
The cancerous tumour has been removed by a successful operation and the Sir Hadlee is making an "excellent recovery". Former New Zealand fast bowler Sir Richard Hadlee has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. In a statement issued by New Zealand cricket on behalf of Lady Dianne Hadlee, it was communicated that a cancer tumour was found in his bowel last month during a routine three-year colonoscopy.