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Seve Ballesteros to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:10:07 GMT

Seve Ballesteros to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award Dec 11 2009 SEVE Ballesteros, the most charismatic figure in European golf history, is to be honoured at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on Sunday.
Source: The Daily Record

England's training techniques upsets Botham

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:35:58 GMT

Former England [ Images ] all-rounder Ian Botham said England's bowlers are disappearing quicker than supplies of Stellenbosch wine, and urged them to concentrate on getting fit, rather than being involved in squat jumps.
Source: Rediff

Big-time brutality

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:34:22 GMT

Carnage at home: Viv Richards' thunderous assault against England in St John's in 1986 resulted in the fastest century in Tests © Getty Images Hansie Cronje 82 from 63 balls, South Africa v Sri Lanka, Centurion, 1997-98 Set a target of 226, South...
Source: Cricinfo.com

Quoted in 'Botham says England bowlers need to forget squat jumps and get fit by bowling'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:02:19 GMT

Ian Botham said in Webindia123:

We're heading to the Test series with a real concern over James Anderson's knee, Ryan Sidebottom's side, not to mention the only just fit again Graham Onions and Stuart Broad from back and shoulder injuries. Graeme Swann is a spinner and he's got a dodgy side too

Botham says England bowlers need to forget squat jumps and get fit by bowling

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:02:19 GMT

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has said England's bowlers are disappearing quicker than supplies of Stellenbosch wine, and urged them to concentrate on getting fit, rather than being involved in squat jumps.
Source: Webindia123

Boks go head-to-head

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:07:38 GMT

They may have been teammates for a memorable season in Springbok rugby this year, but on the golf course Fourie du Preez and Schalk Burger remain fierce opponents.
Source: iAfrica.com

Too much T20, says Test legend

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:12:18 GMT

Sir Ian Botham, one of the greatest all-rounders seen in cricket, believes there has been an overkill of Twenty20 cricket. He said the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s governing body, has over-promoted the abbreviated version.
Source: The National Newspaper

Bothams joy as children play ball

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:12:18 GMT

Young Seenigama cricketers meet Sir Ian Botham, followed by the former Sri Lanka bowler Chaminda Vaas and Kushil Gunasekera.
Source: The National Newspaper

Brave Bradley joins cricket's 'Beefy' to fight leukaemia

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:18:10 GMT

A young leukaemia survivor from Tattenhoe has stepped out with Sir Ian Botham to help launch the cricketing legend's 2010 charity walk for Leukaemia Research.
Source: Milton Keynes Today

Quoted in 'Shakib Al Hasan joins Worcestershire'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:15 GMT

said in Times of India:

County cricket has traditionally been the stage for the world's best players and it is a matter of great pride for me to be associated with a club that has an overwhelming history and had been home to so many legendary cricketers. Particularly as an all-rounder, I am thrilled and inspired to be joining the team once graced by Ian Botham, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev

Photo from Getty Images

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:32:05 GMT

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Sir Ian Botham of England leaves the course by helicopter during the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie, on October 4, 2009 in Carnoustie, Scotland.

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:01:27 GMT

KINGBARNS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: England cricket legend, Sir Ian Botham (left) and Ernie Els of South Africa walk together on the fifth hole during the final practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on Septemb...

Ian Botham 5 for 41 at the MCG Ashes 1986/7

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:40:30 GMT