Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu diagnosed with life-threatening disease

Navjot Singh Sidhu was admitted to hospital as he was diagnosed with a life-threatening​ neurological problem.

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening as he is diagnosed with life-threatening​ neurological problem.

According to sources, cricketer turned commentator Sidhu is being treated in Delhi's Apollo hospital as there is a clot in his vein.

Sidhu, who is known for his lively nature, himself took to micro blogging site Twitter and wrote "Down but Not Out", along with his picture.

The 51-year-old also informed that it's a life-threatening​ disease: “Life threatening disease (DVT) With God 's Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer.”

Down but Not Out! Life threatening disease (DVT) With God 's Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer. pic.twitter.com/ifz6UG5bny — Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) October 6, 2015

However, Sidhu's condition is stable now. "Sidhu has been put on blood thinners and has been recovering well. His condition is said to be stable as of now," said a statement issued by Indraprastha Apollo Hospital authorities.