Less than a year out from an Ashes series on Australian soil ... “They thrashed New Zealand in the first two games,” Ian Botham told this masthead during a commentary break in the media ...

Former captain Sir Ian Botham claims the venue is so irrelevant ... 26 that are scheduled for up to next February, including Ashes series in both countries. England have held the urn since 2009 ...

SYDNEY (AP) — England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former ... The two cricket legends, who faced off many times during Ashes series in the late 1980s and early 90s, have ...

Brisbane [Australia], December 21 (ANI): England's renowned all-rounder Ian Botham ... last year Ashes's concluded at 2-2 with Australia retaining the urn, England have conceded series defeats ...

WITH just one day before the 2013 series gets underway, it's time to look back at the time an Ashes legend was born. Ian Botham will be remembered for many things from his colourful career ...

Image caption, Ian Botham's skills as an all-rounder helped England retain the Ashes in 1981. There have been 70 Ashes series so far and the split is almost 50-50 between the two countries.

ENG vs AUS: From Shane Warne to Stuart Broad, the Ashes has witnessed ... in the iconic series. Cricket legends who publicly dissed IPL: Greats of the game like Ian Botham and Dale Steyn have ...