Sir Geoff Boycott, former England opener, was readmitted to the hospital on Sunday after his family revealed that things have turned for the worse. Boycott was recently diagnosed with a return of his throat cancer.

Boycott, 83, underwent throat surgery recently and has returned home for recovery. He had previously battled the same disease in 2002, undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.

However, his family has revealed on his X account that the former cricketer has been readmitted to the hospital. This is after his health has further deteriorated as he has now contracted pneumonia, a serious lung infection that can be particularly challenging for individuals of advanced age.

Boycott's readmission to the hospital underscores the severity of his condition and the need for close medical attention during this critical time.

“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,” his family posted on Boycott’s X account.

Boycott is considered to be one of the best openers the game has seen. During his England career, he amassed over 8,000 runs in 108 Tests, maintaining an impressive average of nearly 48. In 1978, he also stepped in as England's captain for four Tests when Mike Brearley was injured.

After his cricketer career ended in 1986, Boycott successfully transitioned into a career as a newspaper columnist and a respected broadcaster. His insightful commentary and analysis garnered him a dedicated global following.