Geoffrey Boycott denies claims of losing knighthood over assault of former lover

Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott has retaliated to the claims that he lost knighthood over assault conviction. Whilst clearing the air on the matter, the former England captain tweeted that he was delighted that so many people thought he deserved a knighthood and sad that it could be blocked for something he didn't do, the Mirror reported.

The 74-year-old sportsman continued that he tried to clear his name in France but under Napoleonic law once accused is guilty until one could definitively prove their innocence. Boycott added that he was frank and forthright but did not have and never will have a history of violence.

Fans refer to the batsman as "Sir Geoffrey" and hoped he would be officially recognised in the New Year's Honours List. Boycott was reportedly denied knighthood by officials over his conviction nearly 20 years ago for assaulting his former lover.