Isaac Elles excited about future after leg amputation surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Isaac Elles, an amateur cricketer from Great Waltham, Essex, underwent leg amputation surgery in April to address a blood-vessel disorder. Four months post-surgery, he reports significant improvements in his mental health and daily activities. Elles is looking forward to returning to cricket but needs to raise £80,000 for a specialist prosthetic limb; he has raised approximately £36,000 so far. Great Waltham Cricket Club is holding a fundraiser to support his goal this Sunday.
- •Isaac Elles had leg amputation surgery in April.
- •He feels healthier and less pain post-surgery.
- •Elles needs to raise £80,000 for a specialist prosthetic.
- •Approx. £36,000 has been raised so far.
- •Great Waltham Cricket Club is organizing a fundraiser.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cricketer "looked forward" to leg amputation
"Isaac Elles says the life-changing operation is already improving his mental health.
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