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Hayden injured while surfing in Queensland

The Australia great suffered a fractured vertebrae and tore ligaments while surfing

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden admitted he 'dodged a bullet' after he sustained neck and facial injuries while surfing with his son in Queensland.

Hayden posted a pair of photos on Instagram over the weekend that made mention of the incident while holidaying with family on Stradbroke Island, just south east of Brisbane.

His first post on Saturday said he had come off second best with a 'Straddie back bank' and that it was 'game over for a few days'.

Hayden then posted another picture on Sunday, which showed the 46-year-old in a neck brace and with a pair of nasty abrasions on his forehead.

Despite the incident, Hayden appeared to be in good spirits as he thanked all his friends who helped him after the incident.

"Ok. Last attention seeking post I promise," Hayden said on Instagram. 

"Just wanted to say a big thank you to all our mates on Straddie who have been so supportive.

"Especially Ben & Sue Kelley for the fast diagnosis with MRI, CT scan. Fractured C6, torn C5, C4 ligaments safe to say I truly have dodged a bullet.

"Thank you everyone. On the road to recovery."

Hayden played 103 Tests, 161 ODI's and nine Twenty20's for Australia during an illustrious career that lasted almost 15 years.

He finished his career as one of Australia's best Test openers, with 30 centuries and a batting average of more than 50.


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