Sir Geoffrey Boycott Successfully Undergoes Surgery for Throat Cancer

Sir Geoffrey Boycott, a legendary figure in English cricket, has successfully undergone a three-hour surgery to remove a throat tumor. His daughter, Emma, disclosed the news, ensuring fans that the surgery went well. Boycott, an English cricket icon, scored over 8,000 runs in 108 Tests during his career from 1964 to 1982.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 18-07-2024 17:04 IST | Created: 18-07-2024 17:04 IST
Sir Geoffrey Boycott Successfully Undergoes Surgery for Throat Cancer
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Sir Geoffrey Boycott, the distinguished former England cricketer, has successfully undergone surgery to remove a throat tumor, according to his daughter Emma.

Boycott, who had previously undergone chemotherapy in 2002, learned in May that his cancer had returned at the age of 83. Following a three-hour operation, Emma assured fans via a tweet that the surgery went well.

Throughout his illustrious career from 1964 to 1982, Boycott accumulated over 8,000 runs in 108 Tests, earning him a distinguished place in cricket history. Notable figures in the cricketing world, including Darren Lehmann, Alan Butcher, and Michael Vaughan, have expressed their support and relief following the successful surgery.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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