BJP leader and former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was admitted to a private hospital here and is undergoing treatment for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He is being treated in Delhi’s Apollo hospital as there is a clot in his vein. However, his condition is reported to be stable.

“Mr Navjot Singh Sidhu was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi today evening with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a life threatening condition if not treated on time. Mr Sidhu has been put on blood thinners and has been recovering well. His condition is said to be stable as of now,” said a statement issued by Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Sidhu, who is known for his lively nature, himself took to micro blogging site Twitter and wrote that “Down but Not Out”, along with his picture.

Down but Not Out! Life threatening disease (DVT) With God ‘s Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer. pic.twitter.com/ifz6UG5bny

— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) October 6, 2015

Responding to his tweet Cricketing world sends wishes to Navjot Singh Sidhu for a speedy recovery.

Check out some cricketers tweets here:

wishing @sherryontopp speedy recovery.

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 6, 2015

Sherry paaaa tusi sher Ho.paji step out and hit this DVT out of the park like always khaataaaak. Love u paji https://t.co/hiJTjnCmk6

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 6, 2015

In Lima for the World Bank, IMF meetings. Heard about Navjyot Sidhu’s health.Pray for his early recovery. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) October 7, 2015

I am so relieved that @sherryontopp on top is better now. Relax my friend, we are not getting any younger. Waiting for “that” laugh. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2015

Just heard about Mr.Sidhu’s health,my prayers go out to him.God be with him and his family. — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 7, 2015

@sherryontopp May Allah bless u with health…get well soon. — Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) October 6, 2015

Singh’s are always king… Get well soon.. Waheguru Mehar kare… https://t.co/h46gbwdDau — King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) October 6, 2015

Wishing @sherryontopp a speedy recovery. Please keep him in your prayers guys. Godspeed. ? — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 6, 2015

Just saw about @sherryontopp ,you will be fine soon in the pinkitypoo of health soon sherrypa,this buddhist monks prayers r with u,Rab rakha — Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) October 6, 2015

Just spoke to Sidhu paji’s family.. He is fine n recovering now.. Get well soon @sherryontopp n god bless paji :)) see u soon on set — KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) October 6, 2015

Sherry, praying for your speedy recovery https://t.co/ooWljKMki0 — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 6, 2015

Sidhu played 51 Tests and 136 ODIs for India between 1983 and 1999. Sidhu has been a two-time former MP from Amritsar constituency in Punjab.