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Ian Botham
Fri, December 06 2019
Bob Willis was like a big brother: Ian Botham
Ian Botham on Thursday described Bob Willis as a "big brother" and "amazing friend" after his fellow former England captain and 1981 Ashes star lost his battle with cancer.
Mon, September 16 2019
As Ashes comes to an end, David Gower, Ian Botham bid adieu to Sky Sports commentary box
Botham termed his 25 years with the Sky Sports 'a great ride' and thanked the broadcaster for keeping him 'close to the game' he loves.
Wed, August 28 2019
Stokes’ 135* upstages Botham’s 1981 Headingley heroics: Mike Brearley
Both performances included stamina and skill with the ball as well as a monumental performance with the bat.
Tue, August 27 2019
Ian Botham to Ben Stokes: ‘Your life will never be the same’
Stokes scored a thrilling 135* to drag England to their highest successful run chase of 359.
Mon, August 26 2019
Most sixes in Tests: Tim Southee has more than Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Ian Botham & Shahid Afridi
Southee went past Sachin Tendulkar's mark of 70 with consecutive sixes in Colombo.
Mon, August 26 2019
Ashes 2019: Bob Willis rates Ben Stokes’ Headingley heist as greater than Ian Botham’s 1981 heroics
For Ian Botham in 1981 and Andrew Flintoff in 2005, add Ben Stokes 2019 to Ashes folklore.
Mon, August 26 2019
Ben Stokes’ Headingley heroics thrill a nation and underline his immense belief
Twice in the span of six weeks, Ben Stokes got the chance to play the innings of a lifetime.
Tue, July 30 2019
The Ashes 2019: Five most memorable series
The 2005 Ashes was one of the greatest series in cricket history and saw England triumph over their fiercest rivals for the first time in nearly 19 years.
Sat, June 08 2019
In pics: Joel Garner’s size 15 boots and much more at Somerset Cricket Museum
Somerset Cricket Museum better known as Priory Barn Cricket Museum in Taunton has plenty to offer for cricket fans, who love their history.
Mon, June 03 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019 tour diary: At Southampton’s Ageas Bowl, Beefy’s restaurant remembers the legacy of Sir Ian Botham
Botham did not play for Hampshire, but such is his popularity and legend in English cricket that he has a restaurant named after him here.