Allan Border has Parkinson's

[wpdavid]

In case people hadn't heard elsewhere, he's been suffering from Parkinsons since 2016. Best wishes to him and his family, of course.

 

[zaremba]

Just read this. Absolutely vicious news. And yes best wishes to the great man and his family.

 

[CartyDurham]

Sad news and can only wish good things to him and his family

 

[honestbharani]

Oh man. Can only wish him and his family the best and pray they dont suffer much.

 

[Aidan11]

I wasn't aware of this. Very sad news. In my opinion he was Australia's best ever captain.

A real tough cookie in his day. Wishing him well.

 

[fredfertang]

That means he was diagnosed at 60, which sends a shiver down my spine - hope he can stay positive

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Sad to read this. All the best to him.

 

[Burgey]

So typical of the bloke that he found out seven years ago and just batted on without telling everyone til he thought he had no choice.

****ing devastated. Superman doesn't get Parkinson's ffs.

 

[Anil]

My all-time favorite Aussie batsman...it's really horrific news! Wish him and his family all the very best!

 

[Midwinter]

That is just so sad.

As Burgey said, finding out your heros are human is hard.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

**** Parkinson’s!!!!!!

 

[Coronis]

That is just so sad.

As Burgey said, finding out your heros are human is hard.

Too soon

 

[bagapath]

I am gutted...

 

[Himannv]

Very very sad news. Probably my favorite Australian batsman.

 

[G. S. Kohli]

In case people hadn't heard elsewhere, he's been suffering from Parkinsons since 2016. Best wishes to him and his family, of course.

Sorry to hear about Allan Border, no medicine for that as far as i know

I always remembered Border for his match DBL of 150 & 153* vs Pak in Pak he bats at #6 in both innings.i bet still after 40 year no one scored 150 in both innings in test with Aggregates of 303 runs by #6 in single test.


( R. E. Foster scored 287 in his debut test for eng but he not bats at 6, who was known as Tip Foster in eng)


Border played many many great innings for Australia

 

[number11]

Wish AB all the very best.

 

[bagapath]

Totally gutted to read that my hero AB is afflicted with Parkinson’s.

Ever since his masterly 163* at the MCG, which I followed on radio, not a week has gone by without me resorting to the “What would AB do?” trick at least once when I am confronted with an uncomfortable situation.

It has taken me many years - decades - to reach a safe position in the competitive profession I’ve chosen. Trust me! My love for Border is one of the prime reasons for my survival in this field and my progress without compromising on professional and personal integrity. i cant explain in words what he has taught me through example and how much i owe him.

Question: What would Allan Border do if he had Parkinson’s?
Answer: He will fight it with courage and grace with every ounce of energy he can muster.

Best of luck AB!