Cricket legend Darren Lehmann sends Aussies a warning after horror health scare almost killed him aged 50
- The former national coach was also a star player for his country
- Four years ago he was forced to completely change his life
Darren Lehmann has encouraged the public to be more aware of their health and urged Australians to attend a six-week rehabilitation program.
In 2020, the former Australia Test cricketer and coach underwent triple bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack on his 50th birthday.
Lehmann subsequently quit smoking after previously revealing that he had smoked around 20 cigarettes a day for almost 30 years.
Australia’s former head coach, who stepped down from his role with the international squad in 2018 in the wake of the infamous Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, has now credited the medical care and rehabilitation program he has undergone since falling ill for his recovery. .
“I’ve learned more about my body, what it needs to do better, than I have in the last fifty years,” he said 7News.
The six-week course at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside in Brisbane focuses on helping patients improve their lifestyle, achieve full exercise and receive tailored medication.
Darren Lehmann has urged Australians to complete a health rehabilitation program after it helped him recover from a heart attack he suffered in 2020.
The former Australian coach suffered a heart attack on his 50th birthday and underwent triple bypass surgery
Lehmann showed off the scar he suffered after the life-saving hospital procedure
The program is available in hospitals across the country and those who complete the program have “lower mortality, fewer readmissions and are back to work six weeks sooner.”
Lehmann, who made 27 Test appearances for Australia, said of his heart attack: “It was a shock because you think it can’t happen, especially for you at 50.”
Lehmann said his health scare forced him to learn more about his body than he had in the previous 50 years
But after going through the program, Lehmann has urged others to follow in his footsteps.
“Go to the rehab program. “If you have to undergo surgery or if you have heart problems… if you come out on the other side, go to the rehabilitation program,” he added.
Lehmann revealed that his fitness load had increased after his heart attack.
“If you’ve woken up like me, you realize that life isn’t all about wins and losses and the pressure of the game. “Enjoying life means much more,” he said in 2021.