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 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,748 | $1,380,000 | 798$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,030 | $2,700,000 | 956$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 20,220 | $84,000 | 79$ |
| Totals | 3 | 114,799,144 | 58,998 | $4,164,000 | 1,833$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Nepal:
Ian Botham's performance in 1981 is still remembered as part of 'Headingley Magic'.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Botham is referenced as the player Woakes is likely to follow in achieving the 2,000-200 double in Tests.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Botham is mentioned as a generational talent in the same mould as Henry Pollock.
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Pakistan:
Mike Brearley is often cited as a captain who got the best out of his talented team-mates, Ian Botham in particular.
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