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Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE (born 24 November 1955) is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator. He was a genuine all-rounder with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in Test cricket, and remains well-known by his nickname "Beefy". While a controversial player both on and off the field at times, Botham also held a number of Test cricket records, and still holds the record for the highest number of wickets taken by an England bowler.
He is generally regarded as being England's greatest ever all-rounder, particularly in Test cricket, although having earned celebrity status, his award of a knighthood was ostensibly in recognition of his services to charity.A talented footballer as well as cricketer, Botham made 11 appearances in the Football League.On 8 August 2009, Botham was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Ian Botham (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) is a former English cricketer, a former captain of the English Test cricket team.
Botham played domestic cricket for Somerset, Queensland, Worcestershire and Durham between 1974 and 1993, and Test cricket for England between 1977 and 1992.
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What is the birth name of Ian Botham?
Ian Botham's birth name is Ian Terence Botham.
What cricketer has the nickname beefy?
Ian Botham former England cricketer nickname is beefy
What is Ian Botham's birthday?
Ian Botham was born on November 24, 1955.
What nicknames does Ian Botham go by?
Ian Botham goes by Beefy.
Where did ian botham finish playing cricket?
Ian Botham announced his retirement from first-class cricket in 1992.
What sports stars have famous parents?
Graham and Damon Hill Frank Lampard Snr and Frank Lampard Ian Botham and Liam Botham Harry and Jamie Rednapp
Who has been the only person to captain England whilst playing 3rd division football?
Ian Botham
Who was the cricketer that was knighted in 2007?
Ian Botham
How tall is Sir Ian Botham?
6'2"
How old is Liam Botham?
Liam Botham is 34 years old (birthdate: August 26, 1977).
What are the ratings and certificates for Cricketing Legends Ian Botham - 1990 V?
Cricketing Legends Ian Botham - 1990 V is rated/received certificates of: UK:E
Ian botham played for England at which sport?
Cricket
