Former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin's son Ayazuddin, who was grievously injured in a road mishap here, remained unconscious for the third day on Tuesday and his condition continues to be critical, doctors said.
According to Dr Hari Prasad, chief executive officer of Apollo Hospital, nephrectomy (removal of kidney) was done on Ayazuddin on Tuesday.
A medical bulletin issued in the evening by Apollo Hospital said Ayazuddin has remained unconscious and his neurological status continues to be a cause of grave concern.
"He had continuous bleeding from the injury to the left kidney and left nephrectomy was performed this morning," it said.
His vital parameters are being maintained with supports and he continues to be on ventilator.
"His status remains to be critical," the bulletin added 19-year-old Ayazuddin had met with an accident on Sunday morning when the 1600 cc Suzuki sports bike he was driving skidded on the city outskirts.
Ayazuddin sustained serious injuries in the head, chest and abdomen. His cousin Ajmal-ur-Rahman (16), who was riding pillion, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Azharuddin, who flew in here from London, was in the hospital with his family members.
Ayazuddin is the younger son of Azharuddin and also plays local league cricket. He is son of Nourin, first wife of Azharuddin who divorced her and married actress Sangeeta
Bijlani.
Azharuddin and Nourin's elder son Asaduddin also plays cricket in the local league.