In order to remove a lesion from his nose, former Australia captain Michael Clarke had his sixth surgery for skin cancer.
The 44-year-old 2015 World Cup-winning skipper uploaded a post-operative image on Instagram, advising people to emphasize regular skin checks, especially in areas with high sun exposure such as Australia.
“Skin cancer is real! Especially in Australia. 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 checkups and early detection is key,” he wrote on Instagram.
During his playing career, Clarke was initially diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 and has since had multiple surgeries. He underwent surgery in 2019 to remove three non-melanoma lesions, one of which was from his forehead.
After a basal cell carcinoma was excised from his chest in 2023, he needed 27 stitches. He then collaborated with the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation to raise awareness of the disease.
After guiding Australia to the ODI World Cup title, Clarke announced his retirement from international cricket in 2015.
