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Former England cricket captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott, 83, has been discharged from the hospital following an operation to remove a tumour from his throat. Boycott’s family provided an update on his condition via his X account, stating he will continue his recovery at home on a liquid-only diet and pain medication.
Boycott was initially treated for throat cancer in 2002 with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but last month, he was informed that the cancer had returned. Despite the health challenges, his family noted he is “on the mend and looking forward to watching The Open and England cricket at home.”
The former England opening batsman played in 108 Tests between 1964 and 1982, amassing 8,114 runs, including 22 centuries. He briefly captained England in 1978 in place of the injured Mike Brearley. Boycott, who also played first-class cricket for Yorkshire, averaged 56.83 and scored more than 48,000 runs, including 151 centuries.
After retiring from playing, Boycott joined the BBC’s commentary team, contributing to Test Match Special for 14 years until 2020. He had quadruple heart bypass surgery in 2018, which, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced his decision to step away from commentating.
