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OTD: Ian Botham's century and 13 wickets stun India in Mumbai

Ian Botham in action in the Golden Jubilee Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Ian Botham falls into crocodile-infested river, rescued by bitter Aussie rival

Ian Botham falls into river full of crocodiles and sharks, suffers bruises before being saved by ex-Australia rival
Published on Nov 08, 2024 12:35 PM IST

Ajaz Patel becomes most successful overseas bowler at a single venue in India

New Zealand's Ajaz Patel in action during day three of third Test cricket match between India and New Zealand. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) (PTI11_03_2024_000057A)
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 02:01 PM IST

Ian Botham claims 'Bazball' brought back fans to Test matches in India

England's Ben Stokes in action
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:10 PM IST

Mr Dependable makes the perfect engine oil for India

India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, speaks to head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 08:12 AM IST

'Didn't enjoy his reaction when he got me out. It lit a fire': Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar still remembers a dismissal that he 'didn't particularly enjoy'.
Published on Mar 20, 2023 06:45 PM IST

'They earn big money. But how long can it last?': Botham's ‘Tests vs IPL’ rant

FILE PHOTO: Sir Ian Botham. Action Images via Reuters / Philip Brown Livepic/File Photo
Published on Feb 03, 2023 01:07 PM IST

'Absolute garbage, got what they deserved': Botham's scathing attack on England

Ian Botham is clearly not a fan of England's rotation policy.
Updated on Jul 04, 2021 09:47 AM IST

Former England opening batsman John Edrich, who scored 103 first-class ceturies, dies at 83

British cricketer John Edrich in action against Worcestershire during Surrey's second innings at the Kennington Oval, London.
Updated on Dec 25, 2020 05:40 PM IST

‘He learned by himself’: Kapil Dev names the most hardworking player he has seen

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev in his delivery stride.
Updated on Aug 01, 2020 10:47 AM IST

Ian Botham, Jo Johnson, Prem Sikka to join House of Lords

FILE PHOTO: Sir Ian Botham. Action Images via Reuters / Philip Brown Livepic/File Photo
Updated on Jul 31, 2020 10:50 PM IST

‘I was a better athlete than Botham, Hadlee, Imran put together,’ says Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev pulls Ian Botham during a Test match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium in 1981.
Updated on Jul 31, 2020 09:01 AM IST

New Richards-Botham trophy for future England-West Indies Tests

Ian Botham and Viv Richards together on a golf course.
Updated on Jul 24, 2020 10:17 AM IST

Virat Kohli takes a stand for his players: England legend lauds India captain

File image of Virat Kohli.
Updated on May 28, 2020 08:00 PM IST

‘Four day Test is nonsense’: Ravi Shastri slams new proposal for Test cricket

A file photo of Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri.
Updated on Jan 10, 2020 08:45 AM IST

‘Leave the flagship of cricket alone’: Ian Botham has his say on four-day Tests

Ian Botham had his say on four-day Test matches.
Updated on Jan 08, 2020 05:51 PM IST

James Anderson breaks 33-year-old record against South Africa in Cape Town

England's James Anderson celebrates with Stuart Broad after taking the wicket of South Africa's Faf du Plessis.
Updated on Jan 05, 2020 05:14 PM IST

Nathan Lyon goes past Ian Botham with first five-for in Sydney

Australia's Nathan Lyon leaves the field after taking 5 wickets on day three of the third cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)
Updated on Jan 05, 2020 12:58 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Sorry for the interruption - It’s a dog, it’s a pig, no it’s a snake

BCCI Domestic shared the video of the snake on the ground in Vijaywada on its Twitter handle.
Updated on Dec 10, 2019 09:06 AM IST

Former England cricket captain and fast bowling Bob Willis passes away

In this file photo dated June 3, 1983, showing England fast bowler Bob Willis.
Updated on Dec 04, 2019 10:36 PM IST

Nonconformists can be masters of the game too!

Bumrah not just generates high pace, but demands respect from the batsmen for the lengths and lines he hits, the late swing both ways and the nasty, well-disguised bouncer in his armoury.
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 12:52 AM IST

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes threat keeps Aussie skipper Tim Paine awake at night

Australia's Tim Paine during the press conference
Updated on Sep 04, 2019 12:54 PM IST

Former England skipper rates Ben Stokes’s Headingley performance greater than Ian Botham’s

England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer in action.
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 05:41 PM IST

After breaching Sachin Tendulkar’s record, Tim Southee joins elite Test list

File image of Tim Southee
Published on Aug 27, 2019 01:49 PM IST

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes’ life will change forever, says Ian Botham

England's Ben Stokes celebrates winning the test
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 01:14 PM IST

Ashes 2019: Stuart Broad on the cusp of breaking 55-year-old record at Headingley

File image of England cricketer Stuart Broad.
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 01:34 PM IST

Ashes 2019, 1st Test, Edgbaston: Stuart Broad eyes massive record

England bowler Stuart Broad bowls under the watchful eye of Aleem Dar during England nets ahead of the First Ashes Test Match against Australia at Edgbaston on July 31, 2019 in Birmingham.
Updated on Aug 01, 2019 01:09 PM IST