Mumbai: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara was Tuesday admitted to a hospital here after complaining of discomfort but is doing "fine and will be discharged soon".
The 50-year-old from Trinidad, considered one of the greatest batsmen to have played the game, was admitted to the Global Hospital in Parel amid speculation that chest pain was the reason for his uneasiness.
"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 said.
The hospital authorities, so far tight-lipped about why Lara was admitted, are expected to issue a statement on his condition
The former batsman is in the country as an analyst for the official broadcasters of the ongoing World Cup.
Lara played 131 Tests for the West Indies and averaged 52.89 for his 11,953 runs, while his 299 ODI appearances yielded 10,405 runs at 40.17.