New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is in an induced coma at hospital

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New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is in an induced coma at hospital 

Early yesterday morning the Kiwi cricketer was attacked twice in quick succession, suffering serious head injuries in the second part of what one witness called a "Jesse hate fight".

New Zealand Police said Ryder, 28, had been rushed to Christchurch Hospital after suffering the injuries early on Thursday morning and remained there in a critical condition. Holmes said Ryder, who had played cricket for Wellington against Canterbury in Christchurch yesterday, was leaving the Merivale bar about 12.30am with 10 to 12 of his teammates.

  

 After a few minutes he said the "body language changed" between the two. Ryder walked out of the bar and the man followed him, seemingly yelling after him.They were kicking him very hard. As hard as they could. It was pretty horrific."

A group of people from inside the bar went to Ryder's aid and pulled the attackers off him.

 Prime Minister

Prime Minister John Key, in Christchurch for other matters, said the attack was a "very serious situation".

 HOPE he will Recover Soon.