Ireland's Singh in recovery after liver transplant

Simi Singh has played 35 ODIs and in 53 T20 matches for Ireland

Ireland all-rounder Simi Singh has said he is now in a "recovery phase" after liver transplant surgery.

The 37-year-old was reported to be facing "life-threatening health circumstances" after suffering from acute liver failure.

Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom confirmed the situation earlier in September, saying it was "shocking" to learn that 37-year-old Singh was seriously ill, and sent him "best wishes and prayers as he takes on this new fight".

In a post on Instagram, Singh explained the liver failure was due to "a case [of] wrong prescribed antibiotics and steroids," and added: "I'm extremely fortunate to have my wife who eventually became the donor. I want to thank everyone for their message and prayers."

'A desire and drive to succeed'

The Times of India had reported that Singh was in the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon awaiting a transplant and that his wife Agamdeep would donate part of her liver.

"The transplant is likely to be performed very soon, and the doctors are positive that the outcome will be in Simi's favour and will give him a new lease of life," the cricketer's father-in-law Parvinder Singh had told the Times of India.

Deutrom described Singh as "a central figure within Irish cricket – whether at international, provincial or club level".

"He has shown a desire and drive to succeed," Deutrom added.

"We now hope that this same drive will see him come through the current circumstances. Stay strong, Simi, we're all behind you."

Singh has played 35 one-day internationals for Ireland and made 53 T20 appearances for the country, playing in the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup tournaments.