South Australian cricketer Josie Dooley is recovering in a Brisbane hospital more than a month after suffering a stroke while on holiday in Hawaii.
The 24-year-old spent a combined 30 days across two separate wards of the Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu before being transported back home, where she was readmitted to hospital.
The South Australian Cricket Association released a statement on behalf of the WBBL star.
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“South Australian Women’s and Melbourne Renegades player Josie Dooley is currently undergoing treatment following a serious medical incident while on holiday in Hawaii,” the statement reads.
“On April 15, Josie was on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when she suffered a stroke as a result of hydrocephalus and was required to be air lifted to Honolulu to receive urgent neurosurgical treatment.
“Following surgery, Josie remained in the neurosciences ICU of the Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu for 18 days before progressing to a neurosurgical ward where she remained for a further 12 days.
“Once she was fit to fly, Josie was medically evacuated to her hometown of Brisbane where she was readmitted to hospital.”
The SACA thanked Dooley’s family, friends and teammates for their support and requested privacy as she continues “making progress” in her battle.
Dooley has been a star keeper-batter at the Renegades since the 2019-20 season, before which she had a one-season stint with the Brisbane Heat.
The Renegades said their thoughts were with the talented right-hander.
“Like many in the Australian cricket community, the Melbourne Renegades are thinking of our beloved team member Josie Dooley as she faces her current health battle,” the WBBL club said in a statement.
“Josie is a much-loved member of our playing group and a favorite with our fans. We see her strength, dedication and spirit during the WBBL and we know this will guide her through this challenge.
“We, alongside the South Australia Cricket Association (SACA), are in close contact with Josie’s family and offering our full support during this period.”
