Ian Botham's Blog, page 2

Ian Botham's verdict: Jimmy Anderson on top of the world and STILL at the top of his game

Finally, after 13 years at the coalface, James Anderson is officially the best bowler in the world .

Ian Botham's England verdict: Alastair Cook deserves to join the 10,000 Club ��� but that is just for starters

When Alastair Cook reaches 10,000 Test runs he will raise his bat, give a nod of ��acknowledgement to the crowd and his team-mates... and then go on scoring more and more.

Ian Botham on England: Time to be bold, bring in new faces and enjoy a winning summer

England should be licking their lips at the prospect of playing Sri Lanka and then Pakistan at home this summer, because they can be bold and win.

England's Twenty20 stars are a breath of fresh air - it's exciting to think what this team can achieve

England can become the Twenty20 Kings of the World on Sunday thanks to their bold approach, free-spirited captain and a batting line-up with more trickshots than John Virgo.

Ian Botham's World T20 preview: England are in the mix to win a tournament where ANYTHING could happen

Welcome to cricket���s biggest lottery.

Ian Botham's charity walk diary, day 8: The mission has been completed and it's been a superb eight days

Sixteen down and one more to go.

Ian Botham: Forget England's final Test loss after exciting side won series in South Africa

England might have lost the final Test, but it doesn���t change a thing ��� they have been absolutely magnificent and deserve a big pat on the back.

Ian Botham's verdict: Forget England's final Test loss and remember this magnificent series win in South Africa instead

England might have lost the final Test, but it doesn���t change a thing ��� they have been absolutely magnificent and deserve a big pat on the back.

Ian Botham's verdict: Why England MUST beat South Africa in final Test despite the series being won

England can already leave South Africa pleased with what they've done, but I think there is one more chapter to be written.

Ian Botham's verdict: Stuart Broad is now up there with the best ��� and so are England

When Stuart Broad gets it right there are few, if any, better bowlers in the world.