Cricketer Jesse Ryder, who was critically injured in an assault, wants supporters to know he's "OK". Source: AAP
NEW Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who was critically injured in a brutal assault, wants supporters to know he's "OK".
Ryder, 28, was placed in an induced coma in Christchurch Hospital after the attack early on Thursday.
He was brought out of the coma on Saturday and was moved out of intensive care on Sunday.
"I just want to let everyone know that I'm OK," Ryder said on Sunday afternoon in his first public statement since the attack.
"I feel heaps better today, but still really tired. I've been reading your messages that have been sent, so thank you to everyone for thinking of me over the last few days.
He also thanked medical staff at the hospital, who had been "awesome", and his family and friends.
Ryder's manager, Aaron Klee, said the cricketer was now focused on his recovery and getting back to full health.
Ryder suffered injuries including a punctured lung and fractured skull.
Ryder said after he woke up he did not remember being assaulted, Klee told reporters on Saturday.
The big-hitting batsman was due to leave for the Indian Premier League on Friday after his services were acquired by the Delhi Daredevils at a player auction in February.
He would not be paid for the contract, but that was "the least of our worries", Klee said.
Two men, aged 20 and 37, and related to each other, were arrested and charged with assault.
They will appear in court on Thursday.
Police believe two men were responsible for the first attack, which happened about 12.30am on Thursday outside the Aikmans Bar in Merivale, where Ryder had been out for a drink with his Wellington teammates.
A second attack, involving one of the men from the first assault, took place across the road at the entrance to the McDonald's car park, police say.
Ryder had been drinking, but police say there is no indication alcohol was a contributing factor to the assault.
In March 2012, Ryder took a break from international cricket, after admitting he had a drinking problem.
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