‘If I reach 80, it will truly be miraculous’ – Australia legend Allan Border reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

Allan Border. (Photo Source: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Australian cricket luminary Allan Border, who celebrated his 68th birthday earlier this month, boasts a remarkable and illustrious career in the realm of this sport. With an astonishing accumulation of 11,174 runs across 156 Test matches and an additional 6,524 runs in 273 ODIs, Border stands tall as one of cricket’s most prodigious run-gatherers throughout history.
 
Moreover, his captaincy prowess shines brilliantly, holding an unparalleled record for leading a team in the most consecutive Test matches, an astounding streak of 93. His astute guidance propelled the Australian team to victory in the 1987 World Cup and played an instrumental role in their triumph during the revered 1989 Ashes series.

Post-retirement, Border graced the commentary box, where he has been an esteemed and invaluable member for numerous years. However, concerns surrounding his well-being have arisen among viewers in recent times.

It has been shockingly revealed that Allan Border is fighting Parkinson’s disease, a condition he was initially identified with in 2016. It’s amazing that he managed to keep this discovery a secret from the public for seven years. Border explained that his need for privacy prevented him from looking for compassion or pity.

“I tend to be quite private, and I didn’t want people feeling sorry for me or anything like that,” shared the 68-year-old with Newscorp.

Despite his health adversities, Border’s optimistic outlook shines resplendently as he confronts this formidable challenge. Fearless of the immediate future, he holds profound gratitude for the time he has been granted. In a light-hearted manner, he humorously acknowledged that reaching the age of 80 would undoubtedly be nothing short of a miracle, as confirmed by a doctor friend. 

“For now, I have no fear, at least not concerning the immediate future. At 68, if I reach 80, it will truly be miraculous. I have a friend who is a physician, and upon mentioning the possibility of making it to 80, he responded, ‘That would indeed be a miracle,” Border said. 

Embracing life’s natural course with a realistic perspective, he jestingly declared that the prospect of amassing another 100 runs in cricket is unequivocally out of the question.

“I have no way of amassing another 100 runs, that’s certain. I shall gracefully yield to life’s natural ebb and flow.”

The world’s cricket fans have responded strongly to Allan Border’s announcement about his struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Many people find great inspiration in his contributions to the sport and his unflinching perseverance in the face of difficulty. The world of cricket stands firmly by his side, expressing unflinching support and profound appreciation for his incredible journey, as he continues to command respect within the cricketing community.