Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s family issue health update after England legend, 83, undergoes throat cancer surgery
SIR GEOFFREY BOYCOTT’S family have issued an update on his condition after he underwent throat cancer surgery.
The legendary England batsman, 83, revealed he had been diagnosed with it for a second time earlier this month as he prepared to go under the knife.
Now his daughter Emma has used the icon’s X account to post the latest health update as per her dad’s wishes.
It read: “Just to let everyone know my Father, Geoffrey, has successfully come out of surgery this evening after a 3 hour operation to remove his throat cancer.
“Yet to see him but surgeon says it went well. He asked that I post an update.”
Boycott confirmed to The Telegraph that he needed to have surgery on July 2.
He said: “In the last few weeks I have had an MRI Scan, CT Scan, a PET Scan and two biopsies and it has now been confirmed I have throat cancer and will require an operation.
“From past experience I realise that to overcome cancer a second time I will need excellent medical treatment and quite a bit of luck and even if the operation is successful every cancer patient knows they have to live with the possibility of it returning.
“So I will just get on with it and hope for the best.”
It was back in 2002 that Boycott was previously diagnosed with throat cancer.
He underwent radiotherapy to treat the illness.
Following his recovery, Boycott returned to commentary with Channel Four before joining BBC Radio 5 Live’s cricket coverage.
During his legendary playing career, the former Test cricketer played for both Yorkshire and England, establishing himself as one of the nation’s most successful opening batsmen.
In a career spanning from 1962 to 1986, Boycott registered 22 centuries in 108 Test matches.
Boycott also captained both England and Yorkshire during his career and was knighted in Theresa May’s resignation honours in 2019 for his services to sport.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott's legendary career
SIR Geoffrey Boycott is considered one of England's most successful opening batsmen of all time.
He made his international debut in a 1964 test match against Australia and enjoyed a near two-decade long international career.
Boycott was part of the 1979 England squad that came runner-up in the World Cup.
He made 108 Test match appearances before announcing his international retirement in 1982.
At club level, the batter played for Yorkshire from 1962–1986.
In retirement, Boycott moved into punditry and gained a reputation for critical analysis of players.