SIR GEOFFREY BOYCOTT has been diagnosed with throat cancer for a second time.

The legendary England batsman, 83, revealed his diagnosis as he prepares to undergo surgery.

Boycott confirmed the news in a statement as he explained he requires an operation.

He told The Telegraph: “In the last few weeks I have had an MRI Scan, CT Scan, a PET Scan and two biopsies and it has now been confirmed I have throat cancer and will require an operation.

“From past experience I realise that to overcome cancer a second time I will need excellent medical treatment and quite a bit of luck and even if the operation is successful every cancer patient knows they have to live with the possibility of it returning.

“So I will just get on with it and hope for the best.”

Boycott was previously diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002, undergoing radiotherapy to treat the illness.

He was met with a standing ovation at Trent Bridge after announcing the news.

After recovering, he returned to commentary with Channel Four before joining BBC Radio 5 Live’s cricket coverage.

As a player, the former Test cricketer played for both Yorkshire and England, establishing himself as one of the nation’s most successful opening batsmen.

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In a career spanning from 1962 to 1986, Boycott registered 22 centuries in 108 Test matches.

He was also part of the England team which finished as runners-up at the 1979 Cricket World Cup on home soil.

Boycott also captained both England and Yorkshire during his career.

He was knighted in Theresa May’s resignation honours in 2019 for his services to sport.