James Wade returns to Premier League Darts after hospitalisation in Germany

James Wade will return to the Premier League Darts stage on Thursday night after being hopitalised in Germany during the Interwetten European Darts Open in Leverkusen.

Wade fell ill after winning his quarter-final match in Leverkusen on Sunday 8 May, experiencing nausea, high blood pressure and diziness.

A statement released last Wednesday (11 May) informed us that Wade was still recovering in hospital and ‘being detained by the hospital team for observation and further treatment.’

The following day, Sky Sports confirmed that he was flying back to the UK although was not well enough to play in last Thursday’s Premier League in Sheffield.

However, the Machine has recovered in time to toe the oche again as the Premier League rolls into the O2 in London on Thursday night (19 May).

Darts manufacturer Unicorn confirmed: ‘We are delighted to confirm that Team Unicorn star @JamesWade180 will return to action tomorrow for the Premier League at the O2 arena in London.

‘Great to have you back James!’

Wade takes on Peter Wright on Thursday night, with Gerwyn Price playing Jonny Clayton, Michael Smith facing Michael van Gerwen and Joe Cullen taking on Gary Anderson.

Of the illness in Germany, Wade’s wife Samantha said: ‘It was very worrying on Sunday night and into Monday and it is horrible to think of James there by himself when he has been so poorly.

‘Clearly we want him home as quickly as possible, but the medical staff have been amazing with James and he is hugely grateful for the compassion and care they have shown him. We are taking their advice on when it will be safe for him to return home.

‘James is desperate to make sure he doesn’t let anyone down and is already talking about returning to competitive action for the people