A former Black Cap is appealing for help to afford costly international treatment in a bid to save his life after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Luke Woodcock, who played seven times for New Zealand and is Wellington College Cricket Club’s director of cricket, was diagnosed with the life-changing illness five weeks ago.

He underwent neurosurgery in February but still needs chemotherapy and radiotherapy because not all of the tumour was removed.

A givealittle page created by his brother Leigh Woodcock has been set up for the former cricketer for treatments unavailable in New Zealand, and to help with everyday financial pressures he and his family might face.

“Without these treatments he’s been given 14-18 months,” Woodcock’s brother wrote.

“This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to Luke and to those close to him.

“Luke is deeply supported by his partner Jacqui, his family, friends and teammates.

“His children, Jackson and Ruby remain a huge source of motivation as he focuses on his extensive treatments and recovery.”

Former Black Cap and Wellington cricket player Luke Woodcock was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Photo / Photosport

More than $26,000 has already been raised.

The funds were to help with the everyday financial pressure “of living costs that comes with this life changing illness including time off work, extensive unfunded medical and treatment costs, and the daily reality of navigating what is likely to be a rough journey ahead,” his brother posted.

Cricket Wellington have asked “the wider cricket community to stand behind one of our own.”

In a social media post, Cricket Wellington described Woodcock as a Firebirds legend who had given a lot to cricket in Wellington and across New Zealand as a player, coach and mentor.

“To so many within our game, Woody has been a constant presence and a driving force, always willing to give his time and experience for the benefit of others.”

Luke Woodcock had neurosurgery but still needs chemotherapy, radiotherapy and treatments not available in New Zealand. Photo / Give a Little

Woodcock made his debut for the Black Caps in a T20 internationals against Pakistan in December 2010 where New Zealand won by 39 runs.

His last match for the Black Caps came in an ODI loss to Zimbabwe in October 2011 in which Woodcock took two wickets.

The allrounder played four ODIs and three T20 internationals for New Zealand, taking four wickets.

He made his first-class debut for Wellington at 19-years-old in 2001, winning the Ford Trophy in 2014 and two Super Smash titles.