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Why you shouldn’t be surprised Ian Botham was rescued by an Australian from crocodiles and sharks
The ethos of the 1980s Ashes was neatly summed up by another Australian – Martin Kent – in a recent interview marking the 40th anniversary of Botham’s Ashes. “Whenever Ian comes out to ...
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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 ...
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Sir Ian Botham escapes with minor injuries after fall into crocodile-infested waters
Cricket legend Ian Botham recently had a close call with crocodiles while on a fishing trip in Australia’s Northern Territory with his former Ashes rival, Merv Hughes. Botham, known as “Beefy ...
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On this day: Ian Botham's century and 13 wickets stun India in Mumbai
On this day in 1980, Ian Botham delivered a remarkable all-round performance in the Golden Jubilee Test between India and England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. This commemorative match was ...
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When Ian Botham broke Sunil Gavaskar's tibia with a ferocious shot
NEW DELHI: When the England cricket team toured India in 1982, had lost in both Tests and ODIs. But a few months later, they were presented with a chance to take revenge straightaway with a return ...