'Iron Gloves, back on your feet soon' - Twitter wishes speedy recovery to Rod Marsh after heart attack

Former Australian legend Rod Marsh has been taken to the Queensland hospitals after facing a serious heart attack on the way to a charity event. Marsh was reportedly rushed to hospital by Bulls Masters organisers John Glanville and David Hillier and they had immensely helped through the event in Bundaberg.

Marsh, 74, is hailed as one of the best wicketkeepers ever and he had a career span of nearly 14 years after making his debut in 1970. Having reprsented Australia in 96 Tests and 92 ODIs, the left-handed batter had played an important part in the Australian rise in the cricket world. Marsh scored more than 4800 international runs with three centuries and 20 half-centuries.

Apart from his batting potential, Marsh had effected 479 dismissals behind the stumps in the international arena and post his retirement, he went on to serve the game as the national selector as well until 2016. He has had a big part in Cricket Australia and a lot of former cricketers have poured in their wishes for the veteran to recover soon.

Cricket Australia CEO prays for Rod Marsh’s recovery

In fact, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley was quite struck by the incident. “We are very concerned to hear the news about Rod and send him all our best wishes. Our thoughts are with him, his wife Ros and their family and many friends at this difficult time. Rod is one of the most iconic and popular figures in the game and we thank and acknowledge those who are looking after him,” he was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Marsh had played a significant amount of cricket for Western Australia. CEO of the club also expressed his concerns for Rod. “We’re deeply concerned to hear of Rod Marsh’s medical emergency after suffering a major heart attack. On behalf of WA Cricket staff and players, and the wider cricket community, I would like to pass on our heartfelt thoughts to Rod and his family. He’s a much-loved husband and father – and remains one of the wicket-keeping greats of our game,” he said.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Rod Marsh’s sudden heart attack:

Wishing Rod (Bacchus) Marsh our best wishes he’s won bigger battles…!!

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) February 24, 2022

"His heart stopped beating for several minutes but after arriving at Bundaberg Hospital emergency work from the doctors saved his life."

Fingers crossed for Rod Marsh. https://t.co/PiaQZgnHZn

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) February 24, 2022

The thoughts of everyone within cricket are with the family and many friends of Rod Marsh who is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack this morning. Rod is an influential figure in Australian cricket and has been so for more than 50 years.

— Australian Cricketers' Association (@ACA_Players) February 24, 2022

Thoughts with Rod Marsh and his family after suffering a serious heart attack.

— Corey Norris (@coreynorris9) February 24, 2022

Our thoughts are with the Marsh family. https://t.co/tKur0MBWl2

— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) February 24, 2022

Nooooooo! Iron Gloves!!🏏🏏🏏

Back on your feet soon young Rod Marsh.@WACA_Cricket https://t.co/56O3ulBu2N

— W.A.Dad (@grazinggoat66) February 24, 2022

WA Cricket chief executive Christina Matthews has release a statement following Rod Marsh’s health scare.

“He’s a much-loved husband and father – and remains one of the wicketkeeping greats of our game.” pic.twitter.com/Et1tu9t7Dm

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) February 24, 2022

Worrying news from Queensland. Rod Marsh has had a serious heart attack. https://t.co/krvRbfsBuf

— Peter Lalor (@plalor) February 24, 2022

Cricketer Rod Marsh had a heart attack when he was a passenger in a car en route to a hotel soon after landing in Bundaberg for a Bulls Masters event.

How often have we heard in the media … “Bowled Lillee caught Marsh.”? A great era.

Get well soon Rod. https://t.co/M0xU7UW7Hp

— Rod Stillwell 🇦🇺🎄 (@RodS108443078) February 24, 2022