New details surface after Aussie cricket star suffered a stroke in Hawaii aged just 24 and had to be airlifted to hospital for surgery

New details have come to light after Australian cricketer Josie Dooley’s relaxing holiday in Hawaii was turned upside down when she suffered a stroke and had to spend 30 days in hospital.

Dooley, 24, who plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL and state cricket for South Australia, required urgent neurosurgical treatment in the US before being cleared to fly home.

The serious medical incident was a result of hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the cavities or ventricles of the brain.

The South Australian Cricket Association released a statement on Monday outlining Dooley’s situation and confirmed she is still undergoing treatment.

Dooley (pictured playing for South Australia) spent 30 days in hospital before flying home to Australia for further treatment

‘On 15 April Josie was on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when she suffered a stroke as a result of hydrocephalus and was required to be airlifted to Honolulu to receive urgent neurosurgical treatment,’ the statement read.

‘Following surgery, Josie remained in the neurosciences ICU of the Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu for 18 days before progressing to a neurosurgical ward where she remained for a further 12 days.

‘Once she was fit to fly, Josie was medically evacuated to her hometown of Brisbane where she was readmitted to hospital.

‘Josie is making progress in her recovery and would like to thank her family, friends and teammates for their love and support over this challenging time.

‘The Dooley family request privacy at this time.’

The talented keeper-batter has been at the Renegades since the 2019-20 season, before which she played with the Brisbane Heat.

Dooley has played more than 74 Women’s BBL matches, she has contributed 847 runs at 20.17 with a strike rate of 107.08, while completing 13 stumpings and taking 31 catches.

Both teams Dooley plays for have released statements about the shocking incident

The talented 24-year-old is still battling in hospital after returning home from America

The Renegades also posted a statement about the matter on Monday. 

‘Like many in the Australian cricket community, the Melbourne Renegades are thinking of our beloved team member, Josie Dooley, as she faces her current health battle,’ the Renegades said.

‘Josie is a much-loved member of our playing group and a favourite with our fans. We see her strength, dedication and spirit during the WBBL and we know this will guide her through this challenge.’