5 things you didn't know about Matthew Wade

Modified Mar 03, 2017 20:39 IST

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Matthew Wade of Australia hits the ball over the boundary for a six during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba on January 13, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) — Matthew Wade's first innings of note came when opening the batting

#3 Wade was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 30: Matthew Wade of Australia looks on prior to the first One Day International game between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park on January 30, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) — The wicket-keeper was diagnosed with cancer at 16

Matthew Wade was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the tender age of 16 by accident. During a football match, Wade got hit on the groin with the blow causing him immense pain.

He consulted a doctor after the match because there was a slight swelling and much to the horror of his family, the doctor discovered something even more serious. "Had it not been for that hit in the testicles, I wouldn't have had any idea," Wade had said in a chat with Foxsports.com. "It was just fate. It could have gone on for months and I would not have known what was happening."

Beating cancer, Wade emerged a braver figure and his love for cricket and football multiplied.