Gavin Robertson, the former Australia spinner was recently dealt a big blow, after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Robertson, who has played four Tests and 13 ODIs for Australia, reportedly felt unwell and went to the doctor to be checked out and within hours received the devastating news.

Broadcaster Mat Thompson revealed on Macquarie Sports Radio, “I want to wish our mate Gavin Robertson a happy birthday. I know he’s had happier birthdays than the one he’s experiencing right now. I told you a couple of weeks back that he'd been feeling unwell with a variety of symptoms, which prompted him to go and seek advice from the great professor Doctor Charlie Teo and within hours he'd been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was in surgery.”

According to Thompson, Robertson underwent surgery and now faces the real fight for his life. He mentioned, “I received an update from Gavin’s family last evening and it’s bad news. Robbo is facing a very long fight. When one of the good guys is faced with a struggle like Gavin is, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. He’s in for the fight of his life.”

Robertson's family posted a photo of the ex-cricketer after his operation and detailed how it went.

“It’s time to get to u all and tell where dad is at. He’s had a brain tumor removed on Monday and waiting a week to find out where he’s at with the cancer level and what happens from here,” the post read.

Robertson had made his FC debut for NSW Blues in 1987 and made his Test debut in India in 1998.