New Delhi, Online Desk. Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president. And former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday met. Former India player Noel David and assured him of all possible help. Azhar said that the HCA will not only take care of his health. But will also bear the entire cost of his kidney transplant surgery.

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This former cricketer is battling kidney disease for the last few years

The 51-year-old former cricketer, who played 4 ODIs for India. Has been battling kidney ailment for the last few years and underwent surgery on Wednesday. This has been informed by issuing a statement on behalf of HCA. David underwent kidney transplant surgery at Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills this month and is slowly improving, the statement said. On Monday, HCA President Azharuddin has met David.

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It has also been said in the statement that due to health reasons. And advice issued by the doctor, this meeting could not take place earlier. During this, Azharuddin met Dr. Subramaniam and inquired about David’s health after the operation. During this, Azhar met Tejasvi Rao, COO of Apollo Hospitals and reiterated. That HCA will bear the cost of the operation and will also take care of David’s personal expenses.

Noel David played his last ODI match against Sri Lanka in July 1997

Talking about 51-year-old Noel David, he played his last ODI match against Sri Lanka in July 1997. David, a right-handed batsman, could also bowl off-spin.