Ian Botham's Blog, page 16

Spot fixing is a disease that will kill cricket ..it's a crisis the ICC MUST solve before there's no game left

For anyone who thought spot fixing was a bad dream that could be overcome with the suspension of three cricketers, think again.

Pakistan cricket scandal: Ian Botham: We need action in the open

We have to realise that the integrity of the game is at stake over this week's allegations.

This has gone on for too long..the ICC must act NOW

Enough is enough.

I'm Ponting the finger at Broad the hot-head

I have one question for Stuart Broad - would you have thrown that ball at Ricky Ponting? I don't think so, because if you had, the chances are someone would have had to retrieve a cricket bat from a rather unpleasant part of your anatomy.

Finn can be the new McGrath

Steve Finn will never forget his first home Test match at Lord's - but the best is yet to come.

Skipper handed over reins.. now he must score big to prove he's top man

The joy of spring is still upon us and with it must come the joy of thrashing Bangladesh at Lord's.

Andrew Strauss handed over reins.. now he must score big to prove he's top man

The joy of spring is still upon us and with it must come the joy of thrashing Bangladesh at Lord's.

Star turn and team effort a final answer

Well Done to our Twenty20 World Champions.

Strauss can't waltz off because we need him in Bangladesh

That was such a poor way to end what had been generally a good tour for England and they will be kicking themselves when they look back on what might have been.

Let's stay ruthless and leave our hosts up the Swanny..

The only way England can top what was a great win in Durban is to clinch the series this week - and I think they will do it.