Ian Botham's Blog, page 6

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: England were superb - and now the sky's the limit for this group

Huge congratulations to the England team. This is what you play the game for.

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: England first day at Trent Bridge was as good as it gets

When it comes to the first day of an Ashes Test match, that was as good as it gets.

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: England were clinical - now they need to maintain that positive attitude

Just one word to describe England���s performance at Edgbaston ��� clinical.

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: England were magnificent ��� but Jimmy Anderson is a huge concern

England have been magnificent throughout the third Test and if they had managed a two-day win that would have been the icing on the cake.

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: Jimmy Anderson's five-star bowling masterclass proves the doubters wrong

It was a joy to watch England���s trio of quick bowlers go about their business at Edgbaston and it came as no surprise to see Jimmy Anderson leading the way.

Ian Botham's Ashes preview: England must attack Australia if they are to win back urn

England must stay true to their promise and play attacking, positive cricket if they are to get their hands on the Ashes urn .

England are not out of the Cricket World Cup just yet - but batting must improve

So, it would appear that England still have a fair bit of work to do if they are to reach their potential and make some waves at this World Cup.

Hit for six by spectacular Sri Lanka: Cricket legend Ian Botham takes his grandchildren to the island country with an enormous soul

England's leading wicket taker first visited Sri Lanka to play cricket in 1982 This time, he took his grandchildren for a sunshine holiday of beach fishing He has a particular fondness for Kandy, with its famous Buddhist temple

English cricket's childish and petty squabbling over Kevin Pietersen is an embarrassment to our game

Is it time to come in from the playground yet?

Ian Botham's Ashes verdict: Amid the doom and gloom, Ben Stokes is a rare bright spot

In a game where England have got progressively worse as it has worn on, finally we had a bright spark in an otherwise dark and gloomy room labelled Ashes tour 2013/14 .