Geoffrey Boycott Readmitted to Hospital with Pneumonia

Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has been readmitted to the hospital with pneumonia, just days after undergoing surgery for throat cancer. The 81-year-old was released from the hospital after the surgery, but his condition has since deteriorated.

Boycott's family released a statement on social media, saying that he has developed pneumonia and is unable to eat or drink. He is now back in the hospital on oxygen and a feeding tube.

"Thank you all for the well wishes, we've been blown away by the sheer number of them! 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 statement read.

Boycott is one of England's greatest ever batsmen. He scored 8,114 runs in 108 Tests from 1964 to 1982, and captained England on four occasions. He also scored 48,426 runs in first-class cricket for Yorkshire, the fifth highest of all time.

After retiring from playing, Boycott became a successful commentator and writer. He worked for the BBC Test Match Special commentary team for 14 years, and has also written several books on cricket.

Boycott's illness has shocked the cricket world. Many of his former teammates and opponents have sent messages of support, wishing him a speedy recovery.

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