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Ian Botham
Thu, May 23 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019 – All England records at World Cup – most runs, wickets, catches, wins and more
As part our of series looking at the history of each time at the World Cup, today we revisit their past performances and key players from 1975 to 2015.
Thu, March 28 2019
Ian Botham’s grandson Jim signs rugby deal with Cardiff Blues
The Wales Under-20s back-row forward is the son of former Cardiff wing Liam Botham.
Tue, February 26 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – England edge past New Zealand to reach final
England survived a scare from New Zealand to win the match by nine runs at Old Trafford and reach the final of the 1979 World Cup.
Thu, January 24 2019
James Anderson equals record as West Indies bowled out for 289
James Anderson claimed an England record-equalling 27th Test five-wicket haul on Thursday as the tourists bowled out the West Indies for 289 in the first Test in Barbados.
Thu, January 17 2019
Wicketkeeping hasn’t improved in the last 20 years: Mike Brearley
Brearley, a big admirer of India captain Virat Kohli, has no qualms about the swashbuckling batsman leading the side in all three formats.
Tue, December 18 2018
Alastair Cook to receive knighthood
Former England captain Alastair Cook, who called time on his international career in September this year after the fifth Test against India at the Oval, is set receive a knighthood in the new year honours.
Wed, November 07 2018
England great Alastair Cook set for knighthood
Cook led the Three Lions a record 59 times, which included two Ashes series wins at home.
Thu, September 13 2018
County Championship: Durham legend Paul Collingwood announces retirement
Following his retirement from international cricket in 2011, Collingwood lifted the 2013 County Championship title and the 2014 Royal London One-Day Cup.
Sat, July 28 2018
Anderson and Broad should be there for Ashes 2019, feels Ian Botham
Anderson and Broad have together taken around 950 wickets for England. Botham feels they should be in the reckoning for next year's Ashes as they enjoy bowling against Australia
Fri, July 27 2018
England legend Ian Botham backs Adil Rashid; calls criticism of his inclusion in Test squad unwarranted
Ian Botham feels Adil Rashid will enjoy the purchase that he'd derive from the red ball and would have a point to prove to his naysayers