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Ian Botham

(1955) Cricketer

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Ian Botham is a cricketer, best known for Botham.

Quick Facts About Ian Botham

Born: November 24, 1955
Profession: Cricketer
Notable works: Botham

About Ian Botham

Ian Terence Botham, Baron Botham is an English cricket commentator, member of the House of Lords, a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017, and a charity fundraiser. A genuine all-rounder, Botham represented England in both Test and One-Day International cricket. He was a part of the English squads which finished as runners-up at the 1979 and 1992 Cricket World Cups.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Ian Botham · Page 2

For many sportsmen, coming face to face with irrefutable evidence of their mortality is the moment they dread above all others.

Death

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I can remember running around at the age of 3, wanting to play golf, cricket and football. I was always active, one…

Active

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Genghis Khan was a fascinating man and way ahead of his time.

Fascinating

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If you're playing against the Australians, you don't walk.

Funny

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A few years ago England would have struggled to beat the Eskimos

Beats

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I want to stress again one aspect of the game which is most important. Never argue with an umpire.

Arguing

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There is nothing more exciting in sport when the top two countries in the world are battling for the Ashes

Ashes

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Aussies are big and empty, just like their country.

Aussies

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To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and…

Being positive

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