South Africa pacer undergoing heart tests

Parnell has represented South Africa in 5 Tests, 61 ODI’s and 39 T20’s

South Africa start their Champions Trophy campaign against Sri Lanka on June 3.

South Africa start their Champions Trophy campaign against Sri Lanka on June 3.

Wayne Parnell has history of heart-related issues, spending two nights in a hospital after leaving the field in a similar incident while playing for South Africa against India ‘A’ in 2013.

With Champions Trophy just round the corner, South African team has suffered a massive blow.

The 27-year-old is one of the leading bowlers for South Africa in the Champions Trophy.

This incident has left Cricket South Africa sweating after naming him in the 15-member squad.

Protean pacer Wayne Parnell was taken to hospital on Tuesday for heart tests after suffering a scare during a domestic game in England.

Playing for English county Kent, Parnell experienced chest tightness and abnormally fast pulse. He left the field after bowling fours overs.