'Never Give Up': Renowned Commentator Alan Wilkins Reveals Triumphing Over Throat Cancer, Heading To India For IPL 2025

Veteran commentator Alan Wilkins has expressed his pleasure at heading to India to cover the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being cleared of throat cancer. Wilkins took to his official account on X (formerly Twitter) and said how he feels young and is proud of not giving up.

A former cricketer, who has featured in 107 first-class matches and 104 List A fixtures, Wilkins entered into the commentary role in 1984 and has worked with the likes of SABC, BBC and ESPN. Aside from Cricket, the 71-year-old has also commentated in sports like Rugby, Tennis and Golf.

Knowing that I am heading to India to work on the @IPL after being given the All Clear from throat cancer by @VelindreCS @VelindreTrust @Velindre makes me feel incredibly blessed.
And “young” again!
Never Give Up. pic.twitter.com/iEZG4ZSSAQ

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) April 15, 2025

Taking to X, Wilkins wrote:

"Knowing that I am heading to India to work on the @IPL after being given the All Clear from throat cancer by @VelindreCS @VelindreTrust @Velindre makes me feel incredibly blessed. And “young” again! Never Give Up."

Notably, he is not the first cricketer to be diagnosed with cancer as Sir Geoffrey Boycott had also suffered from the same last year.

A few renowned personalities also commented on his post as below:

Fantastic news Alan

— Stuart Roy (@stuartroy2) April 15, 2025

Pleased to hear it Wilko! Enjoy

— Max Abbott (@m_e_abbott) April 15, 2025

Absolutely fantastic news Mr President. All the best and continued good health to you Sir.

— Gareth Merrett (@Mez__81) April 15, 2025

Great on comms Alan . And old enough to remember your playing days . Go well & good health sir

— John Wright (@johnwright15) April 15, 2025

Super happy , would love to hear you and @irbishi together in the comm box

— Parag Mandpe (@ParagMandpe) April 15, 2025

You are an inspiration, Alan! Looking forward to hearing you again ❤️

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 15, 2025

Amazing news Alan. All the best

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) April 15, 2025

Amazing news!

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) April 15, 2025

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