England batsman Geoffrey Boycott back in hospital after ‘bad outcome’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: England’s top batsman Geoffrey Boycott was readmitted to hospital on Sunday after suffering a setback in his recovery following a recent throat operation.


The 83-year-old man’s family said his condition had “deteriorated” since he was discharged from hospital on Friday, where he had successfully had a cancerous tumor removed.

The cricket icon’s health has deteriorated further. He has contracted pneumonia, a serious lung infection that can be a major problem, especially for older people.

Boycott’s readmission to the hospital underscores the seriousness of his condition and the need for careful medical care at this critical time.

“Thank you all for the well wishes, we are overwhelmed by the number,” the family said in a statement on Boycott’s X account.

“Unfortunately, the situation has worsened and my father has contracted pneumonia. He cannot eat or drink and is currently back in hospital, on oxygen and through a feeding tube.”

Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time. The 82-year-old previously battled the disease in 2002 and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Boycott’s cricketing achievements are remarkable, as he is one of the select few to have scored 100 first-class centuries. During his career for England he amassed over 8,000 runs in 108 Tests, at an impressive average of almost 48. In 1978 he also took over as England captain for four Tests when Mike Brearley was injured.

After a 24-year first-class career, which ended abruptly when Yorkshire sacked him in 1986, Boycott successfully transitioned to a career as a newspaper columnist and respected broadcaster. His insightful commentary and analysis earned him a devoted worldwide following, particularly in the Indian subcontinent.

In 2020, after a 14-year stint as a commentator on BBC Radio’s Test Match Special, Boycott decided to step down. He cited his quadruple bypass surgery in 2018 and the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic as factors in his decision to end his BBC career.