England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott 'takes a turn for the worst', readmitted to hospital
Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has taken "a turn for the worst" as he is readmitted to hospital following cancer surgery.
The 83-year-old underwent surgery to remove a tumour from his throat on Thursday and was discharged two days later.
A statement released by Boycott's family confirmed the English great had returned under the eyes of medical professionals as he developed pneumonia.
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His daughter Emma said her father was "unable to eat or drink," however, surgeons reported his operation "went well."
"We've been blown away by the sheer number of messages," she wrote on his X profile.
"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."
The post was flooded by thousands of well-wishes from fans around the globe, including former Australian coach Darren Lehmann.
"Lots of love sending your way," said Lehmann.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott pictured in 2019. Getty
Boycott was placed on an all liquid diet at the beginning of the year after he was informed his cancer had returned.
He was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022, where he was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The former England opening batsman played 108 Tests between 1964 and 1982, scoring 8114 runs with 22 centuries.
He averaged 56.83 as batter with Yorkshire, where he recorded over 48000 runs and 151 centuries.
Boycott announced he would be retiring from the BBC's commentary team in 2020 to focus on recovery and his health after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery.
