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Why you shouldn’t be surprised Ian Botham was rescued by an Australian from crocodiles and sharks
The ethos of the 1980s Ashes was neatly summed up by another Australian – Martin Kent – in a recent interview marking the 40th anniversary of Botham’s Ashes. “Whenever Ian comes out to ...
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Sir Ian Botham escapes with minor injuries after fall into crocodile-infested waters
Cricket legend Ian Botham recently had a close call with crocodiles while on a fishing trip in Australia’s Northern Territory with his former Ashes rival, Merv Hughes. Botham, known as “Beefy ...
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On this day: Ian Botham's century and 13 wickets stun India in Mumbai
On this day in 1980, Ian Botham delivered a remarkable all-round performance in the Golden Jubilee Test between India and England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. This commemorative match was ...