Ian Botham
Ian Botham is a legendary former English cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport. Known for his explosive batting, sharp bowling, and charismatic personality, Botham played a key role in many of England's victories during his career, particularly in the 1981 Ashes series. As captain, he faced challenges in balancing his individual brilliance with the responsibilities of leadership, and his dynamic presence on the field left an indelible mark on cricket.
Born on Nov 24, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 46,448 | $1,380,000 | 2,514$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,294 | $2,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Totals | 3 | 93,385,895 | 79,742 | $4,080,000 | 3,838$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Former captain Ian Botham has been critical of the methods of McCullum and Stokes.
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Australia:
Botham spoke for many of his ex-teammates when he urged Stokes to prove them wrong before the Test started.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Botham and Ian Chappell bumping into each other on the outfield of the MCG before the start of play.
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Australia:
Ian Botham enjoys a cold drink after England’s win in the fourth Test at the MCG in 1982.
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Australia:
Ian Botham has delivered his share of outlandish statements about Australia.
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Australia:
Ian Botham says the tourists are guilty of arrogance through their minimal Ashes preparation.
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Guyana:
Ian Botham frequently played practical jokes on Bird.
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United Kingdom:
He became the fourth Englishman to hit a hundred and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test, the kind of stat you would have expected him to already hold, Ian Botham having done it five times.
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Sri Lanka:
Ian Botham is mentioned as a former England cricketer who achieved a similar feat.
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Australia:
Retired sports stars David Beckham and Ian Botham also attended Wimbledon.
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