Former England captain Ray Illingworth revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The 89-year-old, who led England to an Ashes triumph in Australia in 1970-71, is undergoing radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. Illingworth said he was hoping for a bit of luck.

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Ray Illingworth reveals cancer diagnosis