Former World Cup-winning Australian captain Michael Clarke has undergone another procedure to remove skin cancer from his nose, sharing a photo from his recovery on social media to issue an important health warning to his followers. The 44-year-old has been battling the disease for nearly two decades
In his social media post, Clarke urged his followers, particularly in Australia, to be vigilant about their skin health. "Skin cancer is real! Especially in 🇦🇺," he wrote. "Another one cut out of my nose today. A friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure but in my case, regular check-ups and early detection is key." He also expressed his gratitude to his doctor for catching it early.
This is the latest in a long-standing battle with skin cancer for the former cricketer, who was first diagnosed back in 2006. He has had multiple non-melanoma lesions removed over the years, including a similar procedure on his face in 2019, and has consistently used his platform to advocate for sun safety and regular check-ups.
Clarke has previously spoken about how being a father to his daughter, Kelsey Lee, is a major motivation for him to stay on top of his health and set a good example. "I am a dad ... I don’t want to go anywhere," he once told The Daily Mail. "To me, making sure I am putting sunscreen on so she can see it is not just me getting her to do it, it is dad doing it as well."
One of Australia's finest batters, Clarke retired from cricket in 2015 after a stellar 12-year international career. In his final year, he captained his country to World Cup glory on home soil. The right-handed batsman played 115 Tests and 245 ODIs, scoring over 17,000 international runs and leaving an indelible mark on the sport.