FORMER England Test cricketer Shaun Udal sparked concerns for his welfare on social media after telling his followers “shocking day today unfortunately, had enough, bye”.

The 51-year-old, who announced last April that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, was inundated with messages of support and concern following his post on Twitter on Sunday.

Udal, who is the managing director of Basingstoke business Cotton Graphics, in Stroudley Road, reassured his followers the following day that he was okay, saying: “Thanks for the messages I’m ok just an awful day and night, should have said night not bye! Things are tough but am hanging in there.”

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He told BBC Radio Solent last month of his fears that his Parkinson’s condition may seriously deteriorate because his treatment has been suspended during the pandemic.

Posting on Twitter last week, in reply to fellow ex England cricketer Darren Gough who asked how he was, Udal said: “Struggling mate but there’s always someone worse off.”

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition with symptoms including involuntary shaking, slow movement and stiff and inflexible muscles.

Udal, who used to play for Hampshire and Middlesex, previously said of his diagnosis: “It’s the toughest test, but I’ll face it head on, tackle it and with the support of friends and family we’ll keep it under control.”

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