Fans offer their best wishes after Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s health battle takes ‘a turn for the worse’

Fans have rushed to offer messages of support to England cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott after it was revealed that his battle against throat cancer had taken “a turn for the worse”.

Boycott shocked fans and the sporting community when he announced that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time, revealing his diagnosis in a statement to the Daily Telegraph. 

“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,” Boycott said.

“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.”

The former Yorkshire and England batsman underwent surgery recently in an attempt to beat the disease he was initially diagnosed with in 2002.

Although he was discharged to recover at home following surgery, his daughter Emma has revealed that her father has returned to hospital after his health went downhill.

“Thank you all for the well wishes, we’ve been blown away by the sheer number of them!” she wrote in an update to social media.

“Unfortunately things have taken a turn for the worse and my Father has developed pneumonia and is unable to eat or drink so is back in hospital on oxygen and a feeding tube for the foreseeable.”

Following the unfortunate news of Boycott’s health, fans immediately expressed their support, wishing the cricket legend a speedy recovery.

Prayers for his speedy recovery. Get well soon sir. 💐💐

— Politics N Cricket 🏏 🇮🇳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎵 🎥🎤 (@rs_3702) July 21, 2024

Sorry to read this. I know your father is a fighter so I’m hoping for a positive turn soon ❤️

— Sir David of Retrohenshire (@HenninghamDavid) July 21, 2024

Sending love and best wishes

— Craig Edwards (@EdwardsTips_) July 21, 2024

So sorry to hear this 😔 I am wishing Sir Geoffrey a speedy recovery. 🙏

— David Martell (@DavidMartell964) July 21, 2024

Sending best wishes & love 🙏🏻 He’s not short of stubborn determination & will dig in 💪🏻💯❤️

— Forest FanBase 🔴⚪️ (@ForestFanBase) July 21, 2024

Really sorry to hear this. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

— Andrew Allison (@andrew_allison) July 21, 2024

Throughout his remarkable career from 1962 to 1986, Boycott emerged as one of England’s premier opening batsmen. He played a crucial role in the English team that finished as runners-up in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.

Boycott made his international debut in a Test match against Australia in 1964. Renowned for his tenacity at the crease, he was a stalwart in England’s Test batting lineup for many years.

Following his playing days, Boycott transitioned to a career as a cricket commentator on radio and television.