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The Latest Breaking News from Ian Botham

Botham’s beef over not enough cricket is latest broadside in ever-earlier Ashes silly season

Lord Beefy has ruffled feathers with his comments on England’s schedule and he has a point – just not the one he thinks he’s making

The Guardian - UK

England’s Ashes preparation borders on arrogance – Lord Ian Botham

The former England all-rounder is worried Ben Stokes’ side will be underprepared for the first Test in Perth due to the lack of warm-up matches.

The Independent UK

‘I’ll bat anywhere for England’: in-form Jordan Cox confident of making the step up

The Essex wicketkeeper-batter, currently dazzling in the Hundred, has the self-belief he can put past setbacks behind him

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Rehan Ahmed’s technicolour technique deserves a show on Ashes stage

The Leicestershire all-rounder is back on form and would be an exciting addition to England’s squad this winter, said his coach at Leicestershire

The Guardian - UK

Sheepishness may follow sour grapes in handshakes row as England near end of brutal series

Ben Stokes and his team got it wrong on graceless end to final day that showed their vulnerability and India’s unity

The Guardian - UK

Resurgent Ben Stokes finds just reward in risking fitness for sweet England century

Captain’s 141 runs matched his impressive return to form with the ball as he showed he is far more than a coach in whites

The Guardian - UK

The Ben Stokes first that restores England captain among the greats

The 34-year-old has survived a fallow period to re-emerge as brilliant as in his prime

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‘Viv Richards was my favourite cricketer, together with Ian Botham. During the coronavirus period I thought about trying to train with the Italian national team’ Christian Vieri on his love for cricket

The legendary Italian forward wasn't just handy with a football when he was growing up

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Headingley hits: A look at England’s thrilling Test tussles in Yorkshire

England produced another memorable Test victory at the Leeds venue.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Anderson: ‘I know my body has got a certain amount of deliveries left in it’

The Lancashire bowler, 43 in July, talks about life on and off the pitch, and why cricket was never about money for him

The Guardian - UK

Some guts, no glory: end of my amateur football career brings painful realisation

As my body begins to show undeniable signs of decay, it’s time to reflect on a profoundly underwhelming sporting life

The Guardian - UK

What links Montauciel the sheep with a duck and a rooster? The Saturday quiz

From AOC to Unplugged, Ian Botham to the Yeomen Warders, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Christian Vieri: ‘Just like the West Indies, you’ve got to be confident in life’

Inter legend enjoyed a remarkable career in Spain and Italy, but football was not his only love growing up in Sydney

The Guardian - UK

Botham’s daughter rallies to his defence over ‘aggressive’ Lords no-show jibe

Sarah Botham points out her peerage parent ‘always stated he would not be clocking in simply to get his allowance’

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The Independent UK

Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia

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Howzat? Merv saves old-foe Beefy from the crocodiles

They were sworn enemies on the cricket pitch but now English legend Ian Botham has thanked his old Ashes rival Merv Hughes for saving him from the crocs.

Evening Standard

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham rescued from shark and crocodile-infested waters by former rival Merv Hughes

The retired all-rounder was on a fishing trip with his former Australian cricket rival when he tripped and fell from a boat

The Independent UK

Ian Botham rescued from crocodile-infested waters by old pal Merv Hughes

The accident occurred while the pair were on a boat in Australia.

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The Guardian - UK

Ian Botham saved from crocodile-filled waters by Ashes rival Merv Hughes

Ian Botham, the former England cricketer, has survived a fall into crocodile-infested waters on a fishing trip in Australia’s Northern Territory after he was rescued by his close friend and Ashes rival, Merv Hughes

The Independent UK

Sir Ian Botham escapes with minor injuries after fall into crocodile-infested waters

Bull sharks were reportedly swimming close to boat Botham and Hughes were on

The Guardian - UK

England reap rewards of Durham’s dedication to fast-bowling excellence

The county’s men flourished in Division One this summer – and these are exciting times for the women’s team too

The Guardian - UK

England’s slow horse Jack Leach comes in from the cold to deliver again

Luckless spinner proves his enduring worth once again by playing a pivotal role in sensational victory over Pakistan

The Guardian - UK

South Asian Cricket Academy taps into seam of previously ignored talent

Zaman Akhter’s starring role for England Lions shows British South Asian cricketers deserve a chance in professional game

The Guardian - UK

Nerves, what nerves? Gus Atkinson eases to a place in Lord’s history

Bowler’s remarkable hundred puts him on all three honours boards at the home of cricket after just two games, quicker even than Ian Botham

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka return to Lord’s 40 years after taming Botham and England

Sri Lanka announced themselves on Test match stage with a superb display on their first visit to the Home of Cricket

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