India, March 19 -- British commentator and broadcaster Alan Wilkins is one of the most well-recognised voices in sport. He has been on the airwaves for cricket matches and for Wimbledon broadcasts, instantly recognisable to a certain generation.

Wilkins' voice had to be forced off the air temporarily, as the broadcaster struggled through and recovered from a dangerous tiff with throat cancer and HPV. For a man who placed plenty of pride in his vocation, this was a threat to his identity and legacy just as it was to his health.

Speaking to WalesOnline about the harrowing experience of receiving the diagnosis, Wilkins was straightforwardly honest about the fears that accompanied receiving the news.

"What if I lose everything I've worked ...