Ian Botham's Blog, page 3

Ian Botham's verdict: England's Jonny Bairstow is getting smiles better in this South Africa series

Confidence is a funny thing. The more you have it, the better you play, and the better you play the more confidence you have.

Ian Botham's verdict: Bowlers give England a golden chance to wrap up South Africa Test series this week

England have got a golden chance to seal the series this week, but they mustn���t get ahead of themselves.

Sir Ian Botham column: Victory over South Africa would be perfect stepping stone for emerging England

It is time for England to set about finishing the job now and by winning in Johannesburg, they can then set their sights on bigger and better things.

Ian Botham: When Chelsea drew my beloved Scunthorpe in FA Cup it was the end for Jose Mourinho

I was a fan of Chelsea as a kid, but on Sunday my passion for Scunthorpe means there is only one team I want to see come out on top in their FA Cup third-round clash.

Ian Botham's verdict: England could still win South Africa series 3-0 despite Cape Town wobble

So much happened in Cape Town and for one team so much has changed with Hashim Amla handing over the captaincy to AB de Villiers.

Ian Botham's verdict: England couldn't catch a cold in second Test against South Africa

England had to settle for a draw in Cape Town after making all the running in the early part of the game - and that will be a source of frustration.

Ian Botham's verdict: Ben Stokes has the world at his feet after beating my England fastest double-hundred record

There is nothing I love more than watching someone dominate their sport and in Cape Town right now Ben Stokes is playing like Superman.

Ian Botham's verdict: England won't let South Africa back into second Test ��� Ben Stokes will see to that

England have kicked off 2016 in great style thanks to the one cricketer I would part with my own money to go and watch.

Ian Botham column: England's New Year resolution must be hit South Africa hard in second Test

At the start of a new year there is no better time to set out your stall and show everyone what 2016 is all about.

Ian Botham's verdict: Buzzing England can sting South Africa again in the 2nd Test

England���s Test cricketers have rounded off 2015 in the grand manner and are the team to get behind and cheer to glory in the new year.