Former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann is set to undergo heart bypass surgery after he experienced chest pains on the morning of his 50th birthday on Wednesday.

Lehmann, the coach of BBL team the Brisbane Heat who also does media work with Fox Sports and Nine Radio, was taken ill on the Gold Coast but is currently resting in a Brisbane hospital and will have his operation on Saturday.

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He was on the Gold Coast to watch his son, Jake, represent the Cricket Australia XI against the England Lions at Metricon Stadium.

Cricket Australia issued a statement on Wednesday night wishing Lehmann “a full and speedy recovery.”

Lehmann said in the CA statement that he plans on being back on his feet soon.

“I would like to thank everyone in the Australian cricket family for their concern,” Lehmann said. “I am receiving the best of medical care and am confident I’ll be back on my feet soon.”