Ian Botham
Sir Ian Botham slams "embarrassing" England
Sir Ian Botham hits out at England's current ODI team after seeing them slump to a series defeat against India.
Sep 2, 18:55
Sir Ian Botham 'thanks' hacker after graphic photo posted on his Twitter page
Sir Ian Botham 'thanks' the hacker who posted an image of someone's manhood on the ex-cricketer's Twitter page.
Aug 18, 11:55
Sir Ian Botham expects comfortable England win against India
Former England captain Sir Ian Botham is confident that the current team will defeat India in their upcoming Test series.
Jul 8, 16:02
Video: Sporting legends send good-luck messages to Team Sky ahead of Tour de France
A number of sporting legends send good-luck messages to the Team Sky riders ahead of the Tour de France, which gets underway on Saturday.
Jul 4, 15:20
Sir Ian Botham: Andrew Flintoff return a "massive mistake"
Former England international Sir Ian Botham believes that Andrew Flintoff is making a "massive mistake" by coming out of retirement.
May 31, 14:58
Botham: 'ECB are pathetic for Kevin Pietersen dismissal'
Ian Botham slams the ECB's decision to remove Kevin Pietersen from the England squad without explanation.
Feb 6, 20:17
Matt Prior: Australia have given us "a hammering"
Matt Prior claims that England "finished third in a two-horse race" after their defeat to Australia in The Ashes.
Dec 18, 03:47
Ian Botham rips into England's "unforgivable" Ashes display
Sir Ian Botham slams England's Ashes performance following Australia's regaining of the urn.
Dec 17, 20:42
Andy Flower defends England hunger
Andy Flower says that there is nothing lacking about England's hunger to win The Ashes ahead of the third Test.
Dec 10, 08:07
Sir Ian Botham: 'Fragile England lack hunger'
Sir Ian Botham says that England must work harder if they are to have any chance of retaining the Ashes in Australia.
Dec 9, 07:14
The week in tweets
Sports Mole looks back over the last seven days in the world of sport through Twitter posts.
Dec 8, 10:32
James Anderson: 'Sledging is a skill'
England bowler James Anderson claims that sledging is a skill and insists that he has no problems with how Australia used it in the opening Ashes Test.
Dec 1, 10:42
Looking back: England break records in Brisbane draw
Ahead of tomorrow's first Ashes Test, Sports Mole looks back on what happened the last time Australia and England met in Brisbane.
Nov 19, 16:49
Top five Ashes Tests in Australia
Sports Mole selects five of the best Ashes Test matches to be played in Australia.
Nov 1, 11:57
Brad Hogg: 'Ashes series will be closer than everyone thinks'
Brad Hogg believes that the return Ashes series Down Under will be tight between Australia and England.
Oct 23, 11:30
Sir Ian Botham: 'England right to make changes'
Sir Ian Botham believes that England are right to make changes to their side for the one-day international series against Australia.
Sep 6, 17:04
England's Simon Kerrigan, Chris Woakes to make Test debuts in Ashes finale
Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes will make their Test debuts for England at The Oval for the final Ashes Test against Australia.
Aug 21, 10:06
Sir Ian Botham 'slammed for sexist remark'
Sir Ian Botham is reportedly targeted on Twitter for making a 'sexist' remark while commentating on the fourth Ashes Test.
Aug 13, 12:46
Sir Ian Botham: 'Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen crucial for England'
Sir Ian Botham hails Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen for salvaging England's hopes of winning the fourth Test of the Ashes.
Aug 12, 07:03
Sir Ian Botham praises Kevin Pietersen's "big innings"
Sir Ian Botham hails the innings of Kevin Pietersen, who made 113 runs on day three at Old Trafford.
Aug 3, 20:22
Sachin Tendulkar rues not playing against Viv Richards
Sachin Tendulkar rues the fact that he never got the chance to play against his hero Sir Viv Richards.
Aug 3, 13:38
Sir Ian Botham "loving" England's Ashes run
Sir Ian Botham says that he is "absolutely loving" England's current dominance over Australia in the Ashes.
Jul 22, 08:42
On this day: Bob Willis sweeps through Australian batsmen
Thirty-two years ago today, Bob Willis claimed eight Australian wickets as England pulled off an unlikely Ashes victory.
Jul 21, 09:36
On this day: Ian Botham's 145 gives England Ashes chance
Thirty-two years ago today, Ian Botham frustrates the Australians to bring England back in contention during the third Ashes Test.
Jul 20, 09:27
On this day: Ian Botham makes final first-class appearance
As the second Ashes Test continues, Sports Mole takes a look back at Ian Botham's career highlights, 20 years to the day that he made his first-class swan song.
Jul 19, 09:46
In profile: Ashton Agar
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Ashton Agar, who will make his Australia Test debut during the first Ashes Test in Nottingham.
Jul 10, 10:42
Sir Ian Botham: 'England can win 10 Tests against Australia'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Darren Lehman's appointment will not stop England from recording back-to-back Ashes whitewashes.
Jul 8, 13:51
Sir Ian Botham: 'Alastair Cook needs to be more aggressive'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Alastair Cook needs to be more aggressive as captain if England are to regain their place at the top of the world rankings.
Jul 4, 21:41
Sir Ian Botham becomes 'Boss of Beef' for Beefeater restaurant
England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham becomes the 'Boss of Beef' this summer for restaurant chain Beefeater.
Jun 11, 14:56
Sir Ian Botham: 'Jimmy Anderson could beat my record'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Jimmy Anderson will beat his Test wicket record of 383.
May 21, 14:59
James Anderson wants to overtake Ian Botham with England Test wickets
James Anderson feels that he could overtake Ian Botham as England's leading Test wicket-taker one day.
May 18, 10:54
James Anderson not focused on making Test wicket history
England bowler James Anderson says that he is not focused on breaking Sir Ian Botham's Test wicket record.
Feb 19, 10:06
Sir Ian Botham: 'Tony Greig revolutionised the game'
Sir Ian Botham pays tribute to Tony Greig following the confirmation that the former England captain has died aged 66.
Dec 29, 18:10
Andy Flower defends Stuart Broad Twitter remarks
Andy Flower plays down Stuart Broad's comments on Twitter.
Nov 20, 22:58
Sir Ian Botham: 'England must make changes'
Former England all-rounder Sir Ian Botham insists England must make changes for the second Test against India.
Nov 20, 22:29
Sky presenters 'won't be in India for England's Test tour after snubbing BCCI demands'
Sky reportedly refuse to meet the Indian cricket board's demands for television coverage, which means that the network's presenters will not be broadcasting from India for England's four-Test series tour.
Oct 31, 12:50
Andrew Flintoff wants pressure lifted from Tim Bresnan
Andrew Flintoff dismisses claims that Tim Bresnan is his replacement in the England team.
Jun 5, 23:50
Sir Ian Botham blasts England selectors
Sir Ian Botham says that James Anderson's omission from the England side is an insult to the paying public.
Jun 5, 01:56
Sir Ian Botham offers Stiliyan Petrov support
Sir Ian Botham backs Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov to win his battle with leukaemia.
Apr 17, 14:02
Ian Botham urges England to carry on form
Former player Ian Botham believes England should look to replicate the form which saw the side rise to the top of the ICC Test rankings.
Jan 16, 23:58
