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Ex-cricket star Ian Botham auctions off mementoes from 1981 Ashes win

Former cricketer Lord Ian Botham has sold prized souvenirs from his illustrious playing career, with mementoes from the 1981 Ashes win among the best-selling items. As part of the collection, the former England all-rounder and leading wicket-taker ...

16 Jul 2023 at 20:18

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Moeen Ali keen to prove ‘old is gold’ as England aim to keep Ashes dream alive

England are hoping to prove that “old is gold” after banking on a vintage attack for their must-win Ashes Test at Emirates Old Trafford. With record wicket-taker James Anderson returning to the XI less than two weeks before his 41st birthday, the ...

17 Jul 2023 at 18:00

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Sir Ian Botham leads tributes as Stuart Broad bows out on high in England win

England great Sir Ian Botham led the tributes to Stuart Broad after the 37-year-old bowed out of Test cricket on a high at The Oval. Broad hit a six with his final stroke of the bat before summoning a superb bowling performance to lead England ...

31 Jul 2023 at 21:49

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On this day in 2013 – James Anderson takes 300th Test wicket to join elite club

James Anderson became just the fourth England player to take 300 Test wickets on this day in 2013. Anderson reached the milestone when he had New Zealand opener Peter Fulton caught at second slip on day two of the first Investec Test at ...

17 May 2023 at 06:00

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A look at the greatest comebacks in sporting history

Sheffield Wednesday’s miraculous comeback in the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final against Peterborough, where they overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit, was a reminder that anything can happen in sport. Here, the PA news agency ...

19 May 2023 at 11:46

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Holloway hates cricket and Socceroos speak out – Thursday’s sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 27. Football Australia had their say on Qatar’s ...

27 Oct 2022 at 19:23

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Fast 50s: Ben Stokes and other batters who were in a hurry to hit a half-century

Ben Stokes blasted Test cricket’s third fastest 50 and the quickest by an Englishman as his side routed the West Indies by 10 wickets at Edgbaston. Stokes brought up his half-century with a six off the 24th ball he faced, in ...

28 Jul 2024 at 17:44

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Wales recall Sir Ian Botham’s grandson James in bid to salvage Australia series

Wales will hope that James Botham can make the same Melbourne impact as his famous grandfather did 38 years ago in Saturday’s second Test against Australia. Botham , 26, has been called into a reshuffled back row after ...

11 Jul 2024 at 09:47

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The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

Wales will have another chance to try and end their long losing run when they tackle Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. A week after Australia took the first Test 25-16, Wales will aim to tie the series and claim a ...

12 Jul 2024 at 09:00

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

Ian Botham was rescued by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after falling into crocodile-infested waters while fishing. The pair were among a group on a boat in Australia when the accident occurred, with Botham ...

08 Nov 2024 at 13:24

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

Lord Ian Botham claims England’s Ashes warm-up schedule “borders on arrogance” and worries they will head into the series underprepared. Botham, who was part of two victorious tours of Australia in 1978-79 and ...

13 Oct 2025 at 12:32

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Ben Stokes dismisses criticism of Ashes preparations from ‘has-beens’

Ben Stokes has brushed off criticism from “has-beens” over England’s Ashes preparations, insisting this week’s in-house warm-up will be a full-on “balls to the wall” affair. A three-day clash against England ...

12 Nov 2025 at 14:23

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