Ex-Aussie cricketer hospitalised after stroke

Former Australian women's cricketer Michelle Goszko has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday.

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News of Goszko's admission was revealed by former international teammate Lisa Sthalekar during a WBBL broadcast on the Seven Network.

"Shoutout to Michelle Goszko, unfortunately she has had a stroke," Sthalekar said.

"She is in ICU [and] she is talking a little bit and she's improving slowly. The cricket community is certainly behind you, Gozzy."

The 44-year-old Goszko played four Test matches for Australia between 2001 and 2006, making a double-century on debut against England.

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Goszko's 204 remains the highest ever score by a women's Test debutant.

She also appeared in 34 women's ODI matches, making 669 runs at an average of 25.73.

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