Michael Clarke undergoes surgery on skin cancer

New Delhi: Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has undergone surgery on his face after recurrence of skin cancer and has urged greater vigilance about it in the society.

The former batter shared a photograph of himself undergoing the procedure, while delivering a message about importance of its prevention and early detection.

"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 check-ups and early detection is key. So grateful that @drbishsoliman_ got it early,” Clarke wrote.

The 44-year-old underwent a procedure to remove a cancerous growth on his nose and advocated regular health check-ups.

The former right handed batter's was first diagnosed with the skin cancer in 2006 when he underwent a procedure to remove suspected spots from his face and chest.

In 2019, Clarke underwent another surgery to remove remove cancerous growths from his forehead. In 2023, he again went under the knife and last year, underwent surgery for a basal cell carcinoma on his chest.

Clarke had joined hands with the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation in 2023 to raise awareness, disclosing that he ensures to have full skin checks two times a year.

Skin cancer is common in Australia, with two in three Aussies getting it by the age of 70.

Clarke turned a broadcaster after retiring from cricket in 2015. He made his debut in 2003 and went on to represent the country in 115 Tests, 245 ODIs and 34 T20Is, scoring 8,643 Test runs and 7,981 in ODIs, while claiming 94 wickets across formats.

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He led Australia in 74 Tests and 139 ODIs, including a memorable 5-0 Ashes whitewash in 2013-14 and the 2025 ODI World Cup title.

In 2013, the International Cricket Council named him the cricketer of the year and Test cricketer of the year.