Wellington: A builder from Canterbury admitted yesterday that he assaulted New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder outside a Christchurch bar two years ago.


Jesse Ryder 

The 39-year-old was initially charged with assault and injuring, with reckless disregard for safety, Ryder, who was in a medically-induced coma for three days following the assault, reports The New Zealand Herald. The assaulter was due to stand trial in March, but pleaded guilty at Christchurch District Court.