Geoff Boycott recovering after quadruple heart bypass surgery

Geoff Boycott, 77, had the procedure in Leeds on June 27. He then spent 10 days in critical care.

Former England batsman, Yorkshire legend, and popular (if controversial) broadcaster Geoff Boycott is recovering after a quadruple heart bypass surgery, his family announced on Tuesday. Boycott, 77, had the procedure in Leeds on June 27 and spent 10 days in critical care, Emma Boycott said in a statement on her father’s Twitter account.

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— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 10, 2018

Boycott scored 8,114 runs in 108 Tests for England between 1964 and 1982, racking up 22 hundreds. Responding to a post from a well-wisher, Boycott said he was “resting”, with his daughter Emma typing the replies on his behalf. Since retiring from the game, Yorkshireman Boycott has become a much-loved commentator, known for his work on television and radio.

Jonathan Agnew, whose on-air rants with Boycott are immensely popular with listeners, paid a visit and confirmed that all was well.

I went to visit the old so and so this morning and can confirm that he’s in rude health and will probably outlive all of us. My sympathy lies with Rachael, who has to nurse him! (Great to see you looking so well, Fiery. Treat this convalescence like one of your innings….SLOW x) https://t.co/tjEKFggX0Q

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) July 10, 2018

BBC radio show Test Match Special wished Boycott a speedy recovery, too.

We wish @GeoffreyBoycott a speedy recovery & look forward to welcoming you back into the @bbctms box soon. #bbccricket https://t.co/J0LrobBb98

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) July 10, 2018

We, at CricketCountry, wish ‘Sir’ Geoffrey (to steal a moniker from Frank Keating) a speedy recovery too.