Hampshire Cricket have been stunned by the news that Michael Carberry has cancer.

A cancerous tumour was diagnosed following a series of medical tests this week.

Carberry, 35, underwent the tests over concerns relating to a condition that causes blood clots to form on his lungs, which was first diagnosed in 2010.

Since then he has represented England in all formats of the game. 

He broke the news to his Hampshire teammates before tonight's T20 game against Glamorgan at The Ageas Bowl.

A club statement said: Following recent reports about his health and now that he has spoken fully to his family, friends and team-mates, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that after a brief period of feeling unwell, a specialist has determined that Michael Carberry has a tumour that is cancerous.

Further tests will be undertaken before the relevant treatment commences.He is grateful for the messages of support that he has received and hopes that he can focus on his treatment whilst the privacy of those close to him is respected.

Hampshire Cricket Chairman Rod Bransgrove said: Michael has been part of the Hampshire Cricket family for 10 years and on behalf of everyone at and associated with the Club, I would like to send him and his family our very best wishes at this very difficult time.

‘Carbs’ has taken on and beaten serious illness before and we will be doing all we can to make sure he does the same again this time.

Hampshire Cricket will endeavour to provide updates as appropriate on Michael’s progress.

Many messages of support for Carberry have been posted by the cricket community on social media.

Here is a selection: