Ex-Australian cricketer Michelle Goszko in hospital after suffering stroke

Well wishes have poured in from the cricket community after it was revealed a popular ex-Australian player had been hospitalised.

23 Feb 2002: Michelle Goszko #5 of Australia hits one away during the Battle for the Rose Bowl one day Women's international between the Australian Southern Stars and the New Zealand White Ferns, played at the Mcg, Melbourne, Australia. DIGITAL IMAGE.Mandatory Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Former Australian cricketer Michelle Goszko has been rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke.

Her former Australian teammate Lisa Sthalekar revealed the sad news during the TV broadcast of the WBBL match between the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat on Saturday night.

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“Shout out to Michelle Goszko, unfortunately she has had a stroke,” Sthalekar said.

“She is in ICU. She is talking a little bit and she’s improving slowly.

“The cricket community is certainly behind you Gozzy.”

Awful news from @sthalekar93 just now that Michelle Goszko has suffered a stroke and is in hospital.

We're all thinking of you Gozzy and wishing you all the very best ❤️

— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) November 13, 2021

The North Sydney Bears cricket club, where the 44-year-old is the director of women’s cricket, provided an update on her condition.

“All the Bears are sending love to our Director of Women’s Cricket, Michelle Goszko, as she recovers from a stroke,” the Bears account tweeted.

“She’s awake, able to speak and in good care. Get well soon, Gozzy!”

Michelle Goszko was a popular member of the Australian cricket team in the 2000s. Picture: John Appleyard

The well wishes quickly poured in on social media after the news of Goszko’s hospitalisation was announced.

“We all love ya mate and can’t for you to annoy me again,” Sthalekar tweeted.

“My love and thoughts with Gozzy tonight,” sports broadcaster Robin Chipperfield said.

Goszko played four Test matches, 34 One Day Internationals and one T20 International for Australia between 2001 and 2006.

The batter scored 669 runs across her ODI career at an average of 25.73.

Goszko scored a memorable 204 on her Test debut against England, which remains the highest ever score by a women’s Test debutant.

Originally published as Ex-Australian cricketer Michelle Goszko in hospital after suffering stroke