Who is Ian Botham?

Who is Ian Botham?

England cricketing hero and former Scunthorpe United vice-president Ian Botham made his first appearance in the House of Lords earlier this month as he was introduced as a new peer.

Where did Botham field in Test cricket?

He generally fielded close to the wicket, predominantly in the slips. In Test cricket, Botham scored 14 centuries with a highest score of 208, and from 1986 to 1988 held the world record for the most Test wickets until overtaken by fellow all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee.

What are some of Botham’s sporting interests?

Botham has a wide range of sporting interests outside cricket. He was a talented footballer at school and had to choose between cricket and football as a career. He chose cricket but, even so, he did play professional football for a few seasons and made eleven appearances in the Football League for Scunthorpe United.

Did Botham play for England in the 1979 Cricket World Cup?

Botham played for England in the 1979 Cricket World Cup and was a member of their losing team in the final. He was again an infrequent member of the Somerset team because of the World Cup and the Test series against India.