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Cook's back-to-back tons against Pakistan this week, the first England captain to achieve the feat, has restored a feelgood factor after the Test series whitewash. And his runs came after Sky TV pundits Ian Botham and David Lloyd said Cook should be dump
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A calculating captain: Alastair Cook produced another superbly crafted hundred © PA Photos Alastair Cook helped himself to a second ODI century in as many games and he is eager to show he can perform in the shortest form of the game for England. Cook's p
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Mumbai, Feb. 15 -- Actor Madhavan loves outdoor sports. Deep sea diving, skiing, bungee jumping, rappelling... He makes times for all when he's on a break. This time, he paired up with golfer Jeev Milkha Singh for a professional golf tournament held at D
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Milkha's shoes, Sachin's bat, Messi's ball help raise Rs 1.96 crore in bid fest Thirty-Three items belonging to national and international sports champions raised R1.96 crore at actor Rahul Bose's sports memorabilia auction -- Equation, on Saturday. The
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There have also been several stand-in captains over the years. They have included: Bobby Moore; Bobby Charlton; John Barnes; Roger Black; Jonathan Davies; Will Carling; Sam Torrance; Matthew Pinsent; David Ginola; David Seaman; Michael Owen; Shane Warne;
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Will England be left in the dark again by Pakistan's spinners? Pakistan, fifth in the ICC ODI rankings, ar
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Bangalore, Feb 11: Former New Zealand cricket great Richard Hadlee believes that India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar , Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman for some more time. "You can't be talking about Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid's r
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Bangalore: The legendary Richard Hadlee believes that India should persist with the Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman for some more time. You cant be talking about Sachin, Laxman and Dravids retirement. You cant afford to lose all these playe
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Former New Zealand great Richard Hadlee believes that India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman for some more time. “You can’t be talking about Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid’s retirement. You can’t affor
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Former New Zealand cricket great Richard Hadlee believes that India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman for some more time. "You can't be talking about Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid's retirement. You can't
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Former New Zealand cricket great Richard Hadlee believes that India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman for some more time. "You can't be talking about Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid's retirement. You can
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Is anyone else dreaming of Ajmal & Co doing what Wasim and Waqar used to do in the 90s, or am I the only ultra optimistic fool? PHOTO: AFP Believe it or not, Pakistan are up 2-0 and the prospects of a whitewash are truer than ever. This was only the seco
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Imran Khan was a very good cricketer – one of the quartet of the world finest all-rounders to have played in the 1980s – the other three being Ian Botham, Richard Hadlee and of course India’s own Kapil Dev. But that was a long time ago. Today he is a Pak
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Michael Clarke wouldn’t mind contesting the Ashes series right now, after Australia defeated India 4-0 in the just-completed Test series. The former England captain Michael Vaughan, however, reckons that England’s fast bowling attack is more potent than
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"It's been a harrowing week," said Charles Colvile at the start of the Second Test in Abu Dhabi (Sky Sports). Rumour has it that Sir Ian Botham has given up drinking, but in this strange world of doosras, teesras and mirages, it's hard to know what to be
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How perceptions can define careers sometimes. Andy Murray has just played the game of his life and lost. Those that can't be bothered to look under the surface will still dismiss him as a sour-faced Scot who fails when it matters most. After all, he walk
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Mars has become the subject of an investigation by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority following a campaign involving footballer Rio Ferdinand and model Katie Price to endorse its Snickers bar using social media site Twitter. Mars said that five cel
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The phrase "a go-to man" may be modern and inelegant but we know what it means. In today's terminology Winston Churchill may have been the "go-to politician" of the 1940s; Bruce Forsyth is obviously a "go-to light entertainer" whatever the decade. And cu
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Tweets by Amir Khan, Ian Botham and Cher Lloyd also face probeRio Ferdinand and Katie Price both wrote 'You're not you when you're hungry snickersUK£hungry£spon' Katie Price and Rio Ferdinand are at the centre of a Twitter advertising row today after po
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Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand posted this picture to his 1.9 million followers on Twitter 9:26am UK, Friday January 27, 2012 Elizabeth Scott, entertainment producer Tweets sent by Rio Ferdinand and Katie Price promoting Snickers are to be formal
About Ian Botham
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Sir Ian Terence Botham, OBE (born 24 November 1955) is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator. He was a genuine all-rounder with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in Test cricket, and remains well known by his nicknames "Beefy" and "Guy the Gorilla". While a controversial player both on and off the... Full Article
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 27: Former England cricketer and television pundit Sir Ian Botham during the second Test match between Pakistan and England at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on January 27, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 17: Kevin Pietersen of England speaks with former player Sir Ian Botham before the 2nd One Day International between India and England at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on October 17, 2011 in Delhi, India.
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KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 1: Sir Ian Botham drives off the first tee during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 1, 2011 in Kingsbarns, Scotland.
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KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 1: John Daly of the USA plays to the 18th green watched by Sir Ian Botham during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 1, 2011 in Kingsbarns, Scotland.
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Sir Ian Botham and Allan Lamb on the 18th tee during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on September 30, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Sir Ian Botham and John Daly of the USA pose for a photograph on the 18th hole during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on September 30, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Sir Ian Botham and John Daly of the USA on the 18th tee during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on September 30, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Shane Warne drives off the sixth tee watched by Sir Ian Botham during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on September 29, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Sir Ian Botham drives off the sixth tee during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on September 29, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Sir Ian Botham the third green during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on September 29, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Sir Ian Botham in action during the final practice round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on September 28, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: Sir Ian Botham and Ted Dexter receive caps from Chariman of ECB Giles Clarke and Honorary Joint Secretary of the BCCI Sanjay Jagdale in honour of the centenary England India test match during day four of the 1st npower test match between England and India at Lord's...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: Ex England captains David Gower (l) and Ian Botham look on during a parade of past captains to mark the 100th test match between England and India during day four of the 1st npower test match between England and India at Lords on July 24, 2011 in London, England...
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England cricketer Ian Botham hits a 4 during the 4th test match against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham, August 1981.
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England cricketer Ian Botham during the second test match against Australia at Lords, London, July 1981. This was his last test match as England captain.
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England cricketer Ian Botham is congratulated as 'man of the match' after his team's victory over Australia in the 3rd test match at Headingley, Leeds, July 1981.
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England captain Ian Botham hits a cover drive for 4 off Terry Alderman during the 1st test match against Australia at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, June 1981. England lost the match but won the series, which came to be known as 'Botham's Ashes'.
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Sir Ian Botham (L) talks to Shane Warne during day three of the 3rd npower Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl on June 18, 2011 in Southampton, England.
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Sir Ian Botham talks to Shane Warne as he uses his mobile phone during day three of the 3rd npower Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl on June 18, 2011 in Southampton, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Sir Ian Botham (R) talks to Kevin Pietersen of England ahead of day one of the 2nd npower Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 3, 2011 in London, England.
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Former cricket players David Gower (L), Sir Ian Botham OBE (C) and Alistair Campbell, former Director of Communications and Strategy for Prime Minister Tony Blair (R) arrive for the world premiere of cricket film 'From the Ashes', in London on May 10, 2011.
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Former cricket player Sir Ian Botham OBE (R) talks to the media as he arrives for the world premiere of cricket film 'From the Ashes', in London on May 10, 2011.
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