Ian Botham's Blog, page 17

Sir Ian Botham: 'Pressure? Pressure makes kettles whistle'

The Brian Viner Interview: 'Beefy' never bought into stress at the elite level. He has just compiled his list of British sporting heroes and it's no surprise to find it packed with fellow free spirits

England should field five proper bowlers

We've got a great chance to end this crazy cricket year on a high and I'm just desperate to see England take it and not hide in their shells until the New Year.

LET'S END ON A HIGH FIVE

We've got a great chance to end this crazy cricket year on a high and I'm just desperate to see England take it and not hide in their shells until the New Year.

England's bowling attack will be too hot to handle ..the South Africa batsmen will have nowhere to hide

There Is one sure-fire way for England to seal their place as the nation's team of the year and that is to grab a series win out here in South Africa - and I believe they can.

There is only one way bowlers get fit . . by bowling

We haven't tossed up for the first Test and England's bowlers are disappearing quicker than supplies of Stellenbosch wine.