Former Australian cricket captain and World Cup winner Michael Clarke has been battling skin cancer for a long time. He recently underwent surgery and is now making a special appeal through social media to raise awareness among people.
Sports News: Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, who has been battling skin cancer for a long time, has made a special appeal to people. He recently underwent an operation and has now advised the public through social media to be aware of this disease. Clarke wrote in his Facebook post, "Skin cancer is a reality in Australia. Get your skin checked. It's a friendly reminder. Prevention is better than cure, but in my case, regular check-ups and early detection have been crucial. Thankfully, it was detected early."
Michael Clarke's Message
Michael Clarke shared a post on Facebook, writing,
"Skin cancer is a reality in Australia. Get your skin checked regularly. It's my friendly reminder. Prevention is always better than cure. But in my case, regular check-ups and early detection enabled me to get timely treatment. Thankfully, it was detected in time."
Clarke also shared a picture of himself after the surgery in his post, in which a bandage can be seen on his nose. This indicates that he recently underwent minor surgery related to skin cancer.
A Long Battle with Skin Cancer
Michael Clarke was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006. Since then, he has undergone surgery several times and has been undergoing continuous treatment. Skin cancer was found on his face and forehead, for which several operations were performed. The former captain said that prolonged exposure to the sun increases the risk of skin cancer. During Test matches and other cricket tournaments, players have to stay in the sunlight for a long time, which affects the skin.
Clarke also mentioned that it is very important to protect your face from the sun's rays. In 2010, he also became an ambassador for the Cancer Council and has since been constantly advising people to be aware of this disease.
Michael Clarke's Cricket Career
Michael Clarke is considered one of Australia's finest batsmen and captains. He led Australia to win the 2015 ODI World Cup. His impressive records in international cricket are as follows:
- 115 Test matches – 8,643 runs, 28 centuries, including a triple century
- 245 ODI matches – 7,981 runs, 8 centuries, 58 half-centuries
- 34 T20 matches – 488 runs
Michael Clarke, 44, retired from international cricket in 2015. His game, captaincy, and leadership have been praised worldwide.
Michael Clarke's appeal is important not only for cricket fans but for every individual. Identifying and treating skin cancer in time can prove to be life-saving.
