Famous cricketers who fought major health issues to play for their nations

People often complain so much about life. However, champions are made with different elements. They achieve success despite many obstacles in their life. Though international cricket is very much mentally and physically challenging, many famous cricketers have endured serious physical ailments to be successful for their respective countries.

Let’s have a look at some of those cricketers…

Brian Lara

Brian Charles Lara is a legendary batsman in world Cricket. The southpaw reached incredible height in international cricket despite suffering from Hepatitis B.

Yuvraj Singh

After guiding India to 2011 World Cup win, the stylish left hander was diagnosed with cancer. However, after fighting the toughest battle of his life with unprecedented courage, Yuvi emerged victoriously and announced his arrival to the cricket field again.

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Wasim Akram

The former Pakistan speedster is one of the best left hand pacers that the world has ever produced. He was diagnosed with an acute form of diabetes in 1997. However, he returned in 1999 and successfully led Pakistan to unprecedented glory.

Michael Clarke

Despite grappling with serious back issues, Australian all-rounder Michael Clarke showcased class of the highest order and emerge as one of the most successful batsmen of all time.

Martin Guptill

Guptill had to lose three of his toes in a freak accident at the unripe age of 13 years. However, the incident couldn’t deter his spirit to emerge as one of the greatest batters of New Zealand.