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Australian cricket legend Allan Border has revealed his plans for an Ashes swansong amid his ongoing health battle with Parkinson’s disease – a neurological disease that affects a person’s movement and co-ordination.
Border revealed that he wants to travel to England for the 2027 Ashes series, in what he declared would be his final overseas cricket trip, given his deteriorating health.
The 70-year-old was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016, but only went public with his ailment in 2023.
He previously revealed that the incurable neurodegenerative disorder took away his confidence to work for Fox Cricket and also impacted his relationships.
And while the Aussie legend can’t wait for this year’s Ashes series, which gets underway on Friday in Perth, the man affectionately known as ‘AB’ says he hopes he can be in attendance in the UK come 2027.
“Part of my masterplan is to have a swansong at Lord’s,” Border told Code Sports.
“I want to go over with a crew and get a corporate box.
“It would be an expensive way to do it, but I just want to spend a couple of days at Lord’s having a bit of fun at the cricket. I have never been a corporate box hopper, and you pay for it, but it is a really good way to enjoy the cricket.”
But Border’s ‘swansong’ revelation hit home for many Aussies who continue to struggle to come to terms with the seriousness of his disease.
The man popularly known as “Captain Grumpy” has previously revealed he doesn’t expect to live to 80, and the cricket world was quick to commend him on his bravery and good attitude after his latest admission.
“What a man. Love his attitude,” veteran journalist Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock said on X.
“My Dad had Parkinson’s – never complained, just kept on having a go – just like AB …” another wrote.
“Hoping to hear him commentate on the Ashes. I know he has his health issue, wishing him well. Massive respect for that man,” a third said.
“Everyone had a childhood sporting hero. He was mine. And still is,” a fourth commented.
Border is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history.
Australian cricket legend Allan Border has revealed his plans for an Ashes swansong amid his ongoing health battle with Parkinson’s disease – a neurological disease that affects a person’s movement and co-ordination.
Border revealed that he wants to travel to England for the 2027 Ashes series, in what he declared would be his final overseas cricket trip, given his deteriorating health.
The 70-year-old was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016, but only went public with his ailment in 2023.
He previously revealed that the incurable neurodegenerative disorder took away his confidence to work for Fox Cricket and also impacted his relationships.
And while the Aussie legend can’t wait for this year’s Ashes series, which gets underway on Friday in Perth, the man affectionately known as ‘AB’ says he hopes he can be in attendance in the UK come 2027.
“Part of my masterplan is to have a swansong at Lord’s,” Border told Code Sports.
“I want to go over with a crew and get a corporate box.
“It would be an expensive way to do it, but I just want to spend a couple of days at Lord’s having a bit of fun at the cricket. I have never been a corporate box hopper, and you pay for it, but it is a really good way to enjoy the cricket.”
But Border’s ‘swansong’ revelation hit home for many Aussies who continue to struggle to come to terms with the seriousness of his disease.
The man popularly known as “Captain Grumpy” has previously revealed he doesn’t expect to live to 80, and the cricket world was quick to commend him on his bravery and good attitude after his latest admission.
“What a man. Love his attitude,” veteran journalist Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock said on X.
“My Dad had Parkinson’s – never complained, just kept on having a go – just like AB …” another wrote.
“Hoping to hear him commentate on the Ashes. I know he has his health issue, wishing him well. Massive respect for that man,” a third said.
“Everyone had a childhood sporting hero. He was mine. And still is,” a fourth commented.
Border is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history.
