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| − | '''Sir Ian Terence Botham''' (born 24 November 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) is a former [[England|English]] [[cricket]]er who is considered one of greatest all-rounders of all time. During his 15 year Test career he scored 5200 runs at 33.54, and took 383 wickets at an average of 28.40. | + | '''Sir Ian Terence Botham''' (born 24 November 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) is a former [[England|English]] [[cricket]]er who is considered one of greatest all-rounders of all time. During his 15-year Test career he scored 5200 runs at 33.54, and took 383 wickets at an average of 28.40. |
Botham's most famous performance came in the 1981 Ashes. [[Australia]] led 1-0 after the first two Tests and England were forced to follow-on in the third, but Botham scored 149 not out which turned the Test and the series, England went onto win 3-1. | Botham's most famous performance came in the 1981 Ashes. [[Australia]] led 1-0 after the first two Tests and England were forced to follow-on in the third, but Botham scored 149 not out which turned the Test and the series, England went onto win 3-1. | ||
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After retiring from playing he has worked as a [[television]] commentator and has participated in a number of charity long-distance walks raising more than £10 million for Leukemia Research. He was [[knight]]ed in 2007. | After retiring from playing he has worked as a [[television]] commentator and has participated in a number of charity long-distance walks raising more than £10 million for Leukemia Research. He was [[knight]]ed in 2007. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:39, July 20, 2016
Sir Ian Terence Botham (born 24 November 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) is a former English cricketer who is considered one of greatest all-rounders of all time. During his 15-year Test career he scored 5200 runs at 33.54, and took 383 wickets at an average of 28.40.
Botham's most famous performance came in the 1981 Ashes. Australia led 1-0 after the first two Tests and England were forced to follow-on in the third, but Botham scored 149 not out which turned the Test and the series, England went onto win 3-1.
After retiring from playing he has worked as a television commentator and has participated in a number of charity long-distance walks raising more than £10 million for Leukemia Research. He was knighted in 2007.