"I remember thinking, don't fall asleep. You won't wake up." That was the terrifying moment England cricketer Jack Leach realised he could die from a fatal illness while on a tour of New Zealand.
The famous England and Somerset cricketer has spoken candidly about how he contracted sepsis after playing the first test match of his New Zealand tour in 2019.
Jack Leach was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 14 and is particularly vulnerable to infections due to medications he takes to control his condition.
After eating a chicken burger during his New Zealand trip, Jack experienced severe symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhoea, and a high temperature.
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