Cricketers Who Have Fought Cancer: Richie Benaud, the former Australian captain and famous commentator, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Yuvraj Singh, Graeme Pollock, and Michael Clarke are some of the other cricketers who have successfully fought the disease. Nishad Pai Vaidya lists 15 cricketers who have either been cured or are currently suffering from cancer.

Richie Benaud

Richie Benaud, the former Australian captain and legendary commentator, was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2014. He is very popular, and fans missed him during his treatment.

Martin Crowe

Martin Crowe, considered New Zealand’s greatest batsman, announced in 2012 that he had lymphoma. This came a year after he expressed a desire to return to First-Class cricket. Crowe recovered and resumed public life, but the disease resurfaced two years later.

John Emburey

Former England spinner John Emburey had surgery on his forehead in 2014 to remove a tumor caused by sun exposure during his playing days.

Graeme Pollock

South African cricket legend Graeme Pollock was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2013. He was successfully treated, but the medical costs affected his finances. A year later, he struggled to pay his house mortgages.

Clive Rice

South Africa’s first international captain after apartheid, Clive Rice, injured his leg, leading to the detection of a lump in his thigh. He underwent surgery in 2013 and overcame the disease.

Hanif Mohammad

The original ‘Little Master,’ Hanif Mohammad, had liver cancer surgery in London in July 2013. Luckily, it was detected early, and the treatment was successful.

Robin Jackman

Robin Jackman was diagnosed with cancer in 2012. The tumor was around his vocal cords, requiring surgery and radiotherapy. The former England fast bowler returned to commentary in 2013.

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh was celebrated when India won the 2011 ICC World Cup. Later, he was diagnosed with cancer and went to the USA for treatment in early 2012. He made a remarkable comeback in international cricket later that year.

Michael Clarke

In 2006, young Michael Clarke had a scare with two patches on his face identified as minor skin cancer. He was treated and resumed playing without further issues, but he now wears a floppy hat for better protection.

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16, before becoming a professional cricketer. After a freak injury in football, doctors discovered the cancer. He was successfully treated and went on to play for Australia in 2011.

Geoffrey Boycott

Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2003. He took a year off for 35 radiotherapy sessions and returned to commentary a year later.

John Edrich

Former England batsman John Edrich was diagnosed with leukemia in 2000 and given only seven years to live. He confirmed 12 years later that he was cured.

Dave Callaghan

As a young cricketer, South African Dave Callaghan was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1991. He fought the disease and made his debut for the Proteas a year later.

Jai Prakash Yadav

Railways all-rounder Jai Prakash Yadav was diagnosed with a stomach tumor at 21. He underwent chemotherapy and recovered, eventually playing for India from 2002 to 2005.

Simon O’Donnell

Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell, part of the 1987 World Cup-winning squad, battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After treatment, he resumed playing for Australia a year later.