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Boycott, 62, announced he had pulled out of a commentating job for England's fourth Test against India after tests on a lump in his neck showed the "existence of cancerous tissue".

He is now set to undego chemotherapy to treat the condition.

The former Yorkshire captain scored 8,114 runs in 108 Tests and hit 151 first class centuries, before going on to become a high profile radio and television broadcaster.

Send us your favourite Boycott memories and get well messages.

Sir, your frank, fearless and astute views, coupled with that lovely accent and disarming wit, have made you one of the reasons why I love to tune into cricket broadcasts!

The box is a bit quieter in your absence, and everybody in India misses you, your 'moom', the 'stick o' rhubarb'... Come back Sir Geoff, healthy and well! The very BEST of luck to you!
Rit Chandra, India

Geoff, you were a fighter on the field. I am sure you will fight this illness with every fibre of your being. I know, with the will to live, you will overcome this evil.

We can't afford to lose you. There are many more rivers to cross, many more Test cricket matches to comment on. Here is hoping for you, a speedy recovery.
Garnett Ankle, Connecticut, United States

Get well soon - what's the point of Talk Sport having the Ashes series without you?
Ron Hyde, UK

Dear Mr Boycott, I hope you will get better soon. No doubt your famous no-nonsense grit and determination will see you through and it will not be too long before we see you again in the commentary box. Best wishes.
Peter McLeod, UK

As an exiled Yorkshireman and cricket lover, I wish you all the best in your latest fight. You never were one to give up your wicket easily and I'm sure you will show the same determination this time.
Mike Atkin, USA

Geoffrey Boycott is a legend. His battles with Dennis Lillee and Michael Holding are a part of cricketing history: guts, determination and technique exemplified.

You can beat this with the same qualities you showed every time you took guard for England. I wish you a swift recovery and hope to hear your incisive, entertaining and spot-on commentaries soon.
Brian Dowling, England

Get well soon Geoff! As a 13-year-old keen cricket fan, I have listened to you give great comments and advice over the years. Get well soon.
Sukh, Birmingham, England

Dear Mr Boycott, you are a wonderful performer who has thorough knowledge and a great love for the game. Get well soon.
Justy Jose Parayil, India

Lots of luck, Geoff. We all look forward to hearing your incisive comments on the radio soon. Best Wishes.
David Sherhod, England

I had always admired your dogged batting and later on your 'no nonsense' comments during Test matches played all over the world. I, along with many Indians, wish you 'God speed'. We will eagerly await to hear more of your comments on cricket.
Iv.Ramabadran, India

Dear Geoffrey, I wish you good luck and pray for your quick recovery.
Vasanth, India

May God give you the strength to go through this. Our prayers are with you.
Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Bangladesh

Geoffrey, I didn't see you play against the mighty Aussies and West Indians. I am sure you did a great job as an opening batsman.

What I know is that there is no better commentary trio than Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle and of course, Geoffrey Boycott, with you perhaps the most loved and famous foreign commentator in India. Get well soon.
Siddhesh, India (now in USA)

Dear Mr Boycott, you have demonstrated extreme courage and dogged determination in facing some of greatest fast bowling ever seen in the cricket arenas around the world. Please apply the same in facing your current challenge.
Nigel Allsopp, Canada

From making us laugh to helping us see Cricket in a new perspective - the wonders you have done are still fresh in our memories. I would rather turn the mute button on than not having you to comment. Eagerly waiting to hear you again.
Jegan, India

Dear Mr Boycott, I was terribly sad when I learnt that you are suffering from cancer, and I pray to God that you should get well soon. Be cheerful and you will be alright soon, to the delight of your ardent followers.
V Srikantan, India/Qatar

Good luck Geoff, your example has always been an inspiration to those who value tenacity, pride and skill. I am sure this will be just one more challenge you rise to and take on. Get well soon - we need your honesty back in the commentary box.
Chris Briggs, Brunei

Geoffrey, we have always loved your frank, straight forward commentary on Television. We wish you a speedy recovery.
Srinivas C, India

Get well Sir G. We all miss your unique commentary and look forward to your return. God Bless.
Stuart McClean, UAE

Geoffrey, I wish for a speedy recovery. Your views and straight forward comments have earned you a huge fan following here. Our prayers are with you.
Kapil, India

Our love, prayers and best wishes are with you Geoffrey. Trust in God and you will make a full and speedy recovery.
Craig Midgley, Canada

A strong defensive action, a determination to hang on in there against a hostile attack and some blunt Yorkshire grit - those qualities stood you in good stead in your playing days and I hope they do so again! I wish you all the best, from an armchair admirer of your game.
Ted, England

Geoff, Here is another Yorkshire man, two years older than you, whose colon cancer was diagnosed three years ago. As a runner, I vowed then that this was to be the start of my longest run - you now have to start your longest and most difficult innings. See 'em off lad
Graham Ives, Australia

Geoffrey, all the best. I am praying for you. Trust God.
Allan G, USA

Geoffrey, sincere best wishes to my boyhood hero for a full and rapid recovery. I can still recall many a day sat in the football stand end at Park Avenue watching the master at work. Good luck Sir Geoff.
Chris, USA

Dear Geoff, guts, determination, commitment. They made you into a world class batsman and they are the brilliant qualities that will help you beat this temporary set back. With best wishes from me and my cricket club (Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Halifax League, Yorkshire).
Paul Rowbotham, England

Geoffrey, you will bat through this I am sure, just as you used to - for me you will always be one of the greatest English players and commentators.
Talat Malik, Pakistan/UK

Geoffrey, I pray for your speedy recovery.
D Anandanesan, England

We love you here in India and wish you a speedy recovery. We want you back soon. Our prayers are with you.
Sameer, India/USA

You have millions of fans in India. We will raise all the money you need for your treatment, with benefit matches in Indian cities. Keep your chin up; you will lick these cancerous cells. You will live beyond a hundred years, and comment on cricket for your fans.
Rajat Dutta, India/USA

I have not had the opportunity to see much of your batting as I belong to a later generation, but I have been one of your biggest fans for your commentating skills. Watching cricket without your witty, peppy and amazing commentary will be pretty boring!
Girish, United Arab Emirates

Good luck, Geoff. There are many more runs to be had yet. Keep a steady straight bat and it'll see you through this tricky over. Speedy recovery!
Peter Sherwood, Stoke, UK

I have many memories sitting glued to a radio when you defied the Windies much to my chagrin. Later as a commentator and astute and straightforward analyst, you helped me realize what the art of batting is really all about. For the lessons learnt stand me in good stead even today. I wish you a speedy recovery.
David Sylvester, Guyana

As a fellow Yorkshireman, from Barnsley, living in Australia, I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you, and praying for a speedy and successful recovery from your current situation.

You were and still are one of my schoolboy heroes, and I saw you in action both at home and here in Australia
Peter Welburn, Australia

As I have also just been diagnosed as having cancer, I can fully understand how you are feeling right now. I would like you to know that you gave me endless joy with your unlimited cricketing skills when I was a youngster (I am a Yorkshireman and only moved to Canada some 16 years ago) and I know your dogged determination will be a great asset in your overcoming this challenge.
Keith Stonehouse, Canada

Your fans in the USA are rooting for your complete recovery and looking forward to hearing many more incisive commentaries from you.
Tariq Shafi, USA

Your family of a billion people here in India are with you while you endure the treatment.

You have always managed to carve a special place in Indian hearts with your bold and undeterred commentary.
Caesar, India

Geoffrey, get well soon. You can get through this with the determination you have always had. I look forward to listening to your commentary again in the near future - you are a true legend!
Ben, England

Get well soon Geoff - you are the pride of Yorkshire now and forever. The whole of Yorkshire is always proud of its Sir Geoffrey Boycott. We love you. Best Wishes.
Paul, Leeds

Geoffrey, you have always been an inspiration for me. I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary over the years - you made the intricate aspects of cricket understandable for viewers.
Mario, Bangladesh

Stoic, gritty, determined, single minded - these are the qualities that made Geoff Boycott such a wonderful opening bat. And as a Lancastrian, it really makes me hurt to say that! However, these are also the qualities that will ensure Geoff beats this latest setback. All cricket loving fans are thinking of Geoff Today.
Rod Williams, England

You were one of the finest cricketers in your day and one of the best commentators in the history of the game. We want you back, so I pray to God to make you completely well soon.
Sandip Bhattacharya, India

Geoff, your determination and style saw you smash all the fiercest bowlers during your reign, and I am sure you will continue with the same determination to fight your battle against cancer and come out victorious. All our prayers are with you.
Warren Gawde, India

My Granddad, a dour Welshman with a Glamorgan hang-up, always moaned about your stubbornness at the crease. Just shows even the Welsh begrudgingly admire you! I'm sure your stubbornness and strength will see you through your next battle.
Paul Silk, UK

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am sure that England's finest opening batsman will tackle this challenge with all the determination and character that was shown during an outstanding career with Yorkshire and England.
Ralph Montgomery, England

I'm very sorry to hear you have got cancer Geoff, and I hope you will recover very soon. I know you've had a bit of controversial career, but you've given a lot of pleasure to millions of cricket fans. Get well soon.
Bill MacAlevey, Spain

Geoff, you are one of the best cricketers England has ever produced. I have watched you play with fighting spirit, and I hope to see you do the same now. Don't give it up - my prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you back in the commentary box soon.
Kirit, USA

Geoffrey, I wasn't born when you were in your playing days, but I have always been entertained by your majestic commentary on the game. May you recover quickly by the grace of God - best wishes.
Wijdan, Pakistan

You are a great example to all of us, and the strength and determination you showed in every one of your performances for England will pull you though. Get well soon!
Dave, Essex, England

You can beat this Geoff, if you continue to show that true Yorkshire determination that was always with you at the crease. Good luck mate.
Alan, England

I am not a follower of cricket, but very much appreciate Geoff Boycott's contribution to the English game. I sincerely hope he can overcome this attack on his health and wish him a speedy recovery.
Roger Thrush, England

If anyone can beat this, Geoff is the man. With his determination and strength of character I am sure he will win the battle. Come on Geoff, we are all wishing you the best. Good luck to a true legend.
Phil Pemberton, England

Geoff, it's a flat track and you've got loads of back-up with you. Go to it! We're all rooting for you.
Mark Kidger, Tenerife/UK

Last night I watched an old BBC video about the 1972 Ashes series. There is a great moment when you play a classic on drive boundary to Dennis Lillee - the shot of a master, which you are. Best wishes.
Pat Kingwell, UK

Geoffrey Boycott was an excellent opening batsman for England and today he is an extremely intelligent cricket commentator. I love to watch the game, especially when he is commentating. I wish him well in his medical treatment - he will be sorely missed on the TV screen.
Sanjay Mulay, UK

He was a fighter at the crease, and I'm sure he'll display the same qualities here. The epitome of a true Yorkshire man, he will always be one of the finest the game has seen.
Pete, New York City, US

Get well soon Boycs - cricket commentary won't be the same until you're back!
Greg Kay, England

Geoffrey, you were a gem on the field and retained your sparkle off it. We, your fans, wish you a successful recovery, and we shall miss hearing you at The Oval. Be back soon!
John Philips, Boston, USA

I am not a cricket follower, but of course I wish Geoffrey all the very best and hope that he is soon on the mend. I am sure he has the right attitude to get over this setback - good luck mate!
Jean, England

Through his television and radio work, Mr Boycott is passing on his expert skills to thousands of young cricketers all over the world. We in the Caribbean will be uttering a prayer for you sir. Get well soon, and resume your excellent work.
Marlon, Trinidad

From a Pakistan cricket supporter - I'm very sad to hear of your illness Geoffrey. You provided fantastic entertainment to cricket fans all over the world when you played for England, and in your media career you've always been very fair and to the point. I always enjoy listening to your views. With best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Anwar, UK

I know I am joined by millions of cricket fans in India and across the world when I say you were simply one of the best things about English cricket - both on the field and off it.

After you retired to become a witty, keen and irreverent commentator. All of us hope and pray that you will be cured swiftly, and count the days until you are back with us again - there's simply no else like you!
Sanjeev, kirckit-land

As a schoolboy I was at Headingley with my father to on the day Geoffrey Boycott scored his 100th century. He was always a great hero of mine and I still have a photograph of him taken at the end of that day with Len Hutton and Herbert Sutcliffe on the Headingley outfield. Geoffrey Boycott was something special to watch - let's all hope for a speedy recovery.
Dr Mark Taylor, Germany

Geoffrey, you are one of cricket's favourite personalities - especially on the sub-continent. We wish you the very best and a speedy recovery.
Joy, India

From one proud Yorkshire man to another, may I wish you all the best Geoff.
Gareth, UK

I'm so sad to hear about it, but I am sure Geoffrey will show the same fighting spirit that he displayed during his playing days and conquer his present illness. We all pray for your speedy recovery - God Bless You!
Air Cmde K Rajagopal (Retd), India

Geoffrey, you are a hero to every English cricket lover, and we wish you the best of luck in your fight against cancer. If only more of today's players showed your pride and determination. Get well soon.
Robert, England