Ian Botham
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EnglandFastest Test tons by England players: Bairstow’s blitz and Botham’s brilliance
Gilbert Laird Jessop holds the record.
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EnglandEngland under fire from cricketing greats Ian Botham and Michael Holding
Botham suggested some players “don’t fancy” this winter’s Ashes while Holding accused the ECB of “Western arrogance” over the cancelled Pakistan tour.
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The AshesIan Botham questions England’s desire to play ‘ultimate test’ in Australia
The five-Test Ashes series is in doubt due to strict coronavirus restrictions.
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UKSir Ian Botham to play it with straight bat after elevation from Lord’s to Lords
The 64-year-old former England all-rounder backed Brexit and has now been awarded a peerage.
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UKOn This Day in 1899: Headingley hosts its first Test match
Yorkshire play their home matches at the ground.
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EnglandOn This Day in 1978: Ian Botham takes eight wickets against Pakistan
Captain Mike Brearley called him a ‘colossus’ after a third Test century in England’s 364 and 8-34 in Pakistan’s second innings.
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EnglandAshes conquerors past Botham and Gower laud Ben Stokes masterclass
Great cricket is timeless.