Cricket commentator and television anchor Mark Nicholas has been taken to hospital for the second time in three days for abdominal pain.
Nicholas was treated for a recurrence of his abdominal pain on Wednesday by Australian team doctor Peter Brukner, before being taken again to Epworth hospital during the final session.
Nine issued a brief statement about 5pm, but did not give any further detail on his condition.
“Unfortunately Mark has taken ill again. He has been transported back to hospital for further tests,” a spokeswoman said.
On Monday Nicholas was carried out of Channel Nine’s broadcasting facilities on a stretcher during coverage the first day of the Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
He was discharged from the hospital in “good spirits” the same night. Nicholas was told to rest on Tuesday, despite wanting to return to work.
“While he wants to return to the Nine Commentary team [on Tuesday], his bosses have insisted on a day’s rest,” a Channel Nine spokeswoman said on Monday.
“He has again thanked everyone for their good wishes and support.”
He returned on Wednesday to participate in Channel Nine’s coverage, but was taken to hospital during the final session on Wednesday.
