Ian Botham has raised fresh concerns about England’s decision to play just one internal match in Australia before the start of the Ashes and said he is worried the visitors will be underprepared. The ...

Ian Botham has lambasted England’s Ashes preparation once again, calling their decision to play ODIs in New Zealand ahead of the series “absolute nonsense” and insisting that “nets are for fishing” ...

England cricket great Sir Ian Botham has come storming in off the long run up and torn shreds off his own countrymen.

Ian Botham has criticised England’s preparation for the upcoming Ashes series, saying that one warm-up game before five Tests is not enough. Having been part of England’s Ashes-winning sides in the ...

SYDNEY (AP) — 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. Botham, ...

Ian Botham has criticised England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ strategy, urging Ben Stokes and his team to rethink their approach following their crushing defeat in Perth. The English side was completely ...

Stats highlights from the Sydney Test and the 2025-26 Ashes, which Australia won 4-1 ...

England great Ian Botham has voiced strong reservations about the team's limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series, warning that Ben Stokes's side could find themselves underprepared for the ...