He fronted up to some of the best and most fearsome fast bowlers in test cricket history, but living with Parkinson's is one of the biggest challenges Allan Border has had to face.
The former Australian captain announced mid last year that he had been living with Parkinson's for the past seven years.
The living legend of Australian sport released a video on April 11, lobbing the federal government for more national action to support those living with the neurological disease.
In the video, produced with Parkinson's Australia, Mr Border said while most people knew of the disease, they didn't know the true impact it had.
"I just thought people suffered from a tremor. There's 150,000 people (Australians) with it now, and there's probably 100,000 different ways of it presenting," he said.
When he was diagnosed, the first image that came to his mind was boxing great Muhammad Ali shaking as he lit the Olympic torch in Atlanta in 1996.
"The message is it is a disease that affects a lot of Australians, and getting worse., and we need to do something a little bit more about it," he said.
Mr Border said he is no longer able to work in TV as a result of the disease.
"It just doesn't work because it's quite obvious that...I'll get nervous, and some of the symptoms come through, (and people will wonder) like 'what's wrong with AB?"
While the disease has had a big impact on his life, he said it was even worse for those who were diagnosed at a younger age. There are currently 13,000 people that have developed Parkinson's who are of working age.
By 2050, the number of Australians living with Parkinson's is projected to more than triple.
Parkinson's Australia has just released findings of a study conducted by Griffith University on the burden the disease places on those living with it and the nation.
Chief executive Olivia Nassaris said it highlighted critical gaps in knowledge about the disease.
"Our research underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, support, and research into Parkinson's," she said.
"With incidence and prevalence rates set to skyrocket in the coming years, it's imperative that we take proactive steps to address the challenges faced by individuals living with Parkinson's and their families."
Ms Nassaris said World Parkinson's Day served as a crucial platform for raising awareness and offering guidance to help people live well with Parkinson's.
"However, realising this goal requires vital support from the federal government."
Parkinson's Australia has also announced a Parkinson's Australia National Conference will take place at Canberra Convention Centre from April 6-8 next year.
For more information visit www.parkinsons.org.au.
