Ian Botham has lambasted England’s Ashes preparation once again, calling their decision to play ODIs in New Zealand ahead of the series “absolute nonsense” and insisting that “nets are for fishing” ...

Ian Botham has raised fresh concerns about England’s decision to play just one internal match in Australia before the start of the Ashes and said he is worried the visitors will be underprepared. The ...

Ben Stokes has reacted strongly to the criticism coming from the former iconic captain Ian Botham concerning the England’s Ashes preparation. Botham pointed out the team’s scanty preparation and even ...

“Ride the torpedo until the end of the tube.” This has been Lord Botham’s philosophy for as long as he can remember, capturing his resolve to hurtle through life like a guided missile. It is why, as ...

Lord Ian Botham has issued a stark challenge to England's cricketing stalwarts, Ben Stokes and Joe Root, asserting that only victory on Australian soil will cement their status as all-time greats. His ...

Mitchell Starc has added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career after a dominant performance in Australia’s 2025-26 Ashes series. The Australian fast bowler’s all-round excellence with ...

Lord Ian Botham has issued a stark challenge to England's cricketing stalwarts, Ben Stokes and Joe Root, asserting that only victory on Australian soil will cement their status as all-time greats. His ...

England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on Friday with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015. AFP Sport looks at five of the most ...