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Ian Botham's debut Test
Wed, July 02 2014
Ian Botham, one of the finest all-rounders of all time, makes his debut
On July 28, 1977, Ian Terence Botham announced his arrival in Tests for England with a five-wicket haul. This feat was replicated a further 26 times in a career that spanned for over 15 years. Karthik Parimal highlights the days leading up to the stalwart’s debut.