Former England opener and now a renowned commentator for BBC's Test Match Special, Geoffrey Boycott has recently undergone quadruple open heart bypass surgery. The 77-year-old is currently recovering from it and will miss commentating on England`s first two tests against India next month.
As per a statement posted by Emma Boycott (Geoffrey Boycott’s daughter) on his father's official Twitter account, the Yorkshire batting great spent 10 days in hospital in Leeds after having the operation on 27 June.
"The surgeon says the operation was a success," Emma’s post further read.
Posted by @BabyBoycs: pic.twitter.com/CEYS3mJ3BU
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
Following the statement on social media, Boycott received a flood of good wishes from his fans and followers. He humorously replied to a number of messages with his daughter typing on his behalf.
I am resting, I'm talking and Emma's typing! https://t.co/l2luCQUSF6
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
I didn't do any tentative poking outside off stump! https://t.co/suAbitSFrN
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
Got it in one!!! https://t.co/52405LnmCM
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
Geoffrey revealed his BBC colleague Jonathan Agnew had visited him on Tuesday, and "still took the mickey".
Very difficult that! He came to see me today and still took the mickey! https://t.co/cdlnJQFDDR
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
He says to tell you he loves you and great of you to come see him and be his first visitor. Really appreciated. https://t.co/IHaosDbnvA
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018
Boycott has represented England in 108 Tests between 1964 and 1982, scoring 8,114 runs at an impressive average of 47.72 with 22 tons and 42 fifties.
