England great Ian Botham says he doesn't want to see the Ashes turned into a "love-in" and has called on the tourists to take…
England great Ian Botham says he doesn't want to see the Ashes turned into a "love-in" and has called on the tourists to take…
Sir Ian Botham is convinced England retain the upper hand heading into next month's return Ashes series. England overcame Australia 3-0 on home soil…
In the spirit of the back-to-back Ashes series being played this year, this article goes through ten of the best Ashes innings of the…
Completely written off by Sir Ian Botham among others, Australia have found an unlikely champion for their Ashes prospects in South African captain AB…
Continuing my series of alphabetised elevens, here is my list of the best 'B' batsmen. In the early years of organised cricket, there were…
Spiro's article yesterday mentioned a number of Ians: Botham, Chappell and Bell. This had me thinking, that "the Ians" would have a pretty handy…
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Australian captain Michael Clarke rushed to defend the reputation of Phil Hughes after Sir Ian Botham accused him of cheating when he claimed a…
The end has come for Movember, with the facial fuzz grown over the past month set to be erased from men’s faces like a…
Former England cricket captain Ian Botham says it's not just Australia which has fallen victim to coaching "mumbo-jumbo". Botham says in his playing days…
Former England cricket captain Ian Botham says it's not just Australia which has fallen victim to coaching "mumbo-jumbo". Botham says in his playing days…
Former England cricket captain Ian Botham says it's not just Australia which has fallen victim to coaching "mumbo-jumbo". Botham says in his playing days…
English cricketing great Sir Ian Botham has nominated off-spinner Graeme Swann as the key to what he predicts will be a comprehensive Ashes series…
English cricketing great Sir Ian Botham has nominated off-spinner Graeme Swann as the key to what he predicts will be a comprehensive Ashes series…
English cricketing great Sir Ian Botham has nominated off-spinner Graeme Swann as the key to what he predicts will be a comprehensive Ashes series…
[caption id="attachment_27059" caption="Australia captain Ricky Ponting swings out at the ball. AP Photo/Matt Dunham"][/caption] What do Ricky Ponting, Ian Botham, Dunga, Andrew Flintoff, Bryan…
Kersi’s excellent post on dual cricket internationals mentioned one or two people who were perhaps a little less than fully fit, and that set…
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For over a hundred years, Australia and England have staged some unforgettable battles for the most coveted prize in Anglo-Australian cricket: The Ashes. Now…
England's press held Andrew Flintoff to their bosom following his stunning last-day spell that led to his side ending a 75-year Ashes drought at…
In cricket, as in life, there is truth to the enduring words: "A house divided against itself will not stand." Jesus said it, Abraham…
No one can accuse SBS of playing it safe in its choice of commentators for the Ashes. The free-to-air broadcaster has called up some…
Cricket's oldest and most august rivalry has produced plenty of memorable moments down the years. Here are 10 of the best. 1882 Spofforth destroys…
A formidable international team can be formed from the TV commentators or Ashes experts on SBS and Foxtel channels: Michael Atherton, David Lloyd, Damien…
A formidable international team can be formed from the TV commentators or Ashes experts on SBS and Foxtel channels: Michael Atherton, David Lloyd, Damien…
A formidable international team can be formed from the TV commentators or Ashes experts on SBS and Foxtel channels: Michael Atherton, David Lloyd, Damien…
On the suggestion of a similarly sport-obsessed mate of mine from over the border, I’ve decided to embark on my biggest research task yet,…
On the suggestion of a similarly sport-obsessed mate of mine from over the border, I’ve decided to embark on my biggest research task yet,…
On the suggestion of a similarly sport-obsessed mate of mine from over the border, I’ve decided to embark on my biggest research task yet,…
The Third Test of the 1981 Ashes series is one of the most remarkable games in the history of Anglo-Australian cricket. And it was…
There have been a few articles on The Roar recently arguing the relative merits of Gary Sobers and Jacques Kallis as the world's best…
Legendary England all-rounder Sir Ian Botham on Friday denounced the Antigua Test as a 'joke' after the first day's play was abandoned because of…
The Australian selectors have, finally, got their selections right. Right now is probably not the time to have a look at the long-term credentials…
What about if the best Australian side that I picked in an earlier post on The Roar took on the pride of English cricket…
What about if the best Australian side that I picked in an earlier post on The Roar took on the pride of English cricket…
England great Ian Botham says he doesn't want to see the Ashes turned into a "love-in" and has called on the tourists to take…
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Pretty good summation there. I hope its a hard but not spiteful series. If we do end up winning it would certainly take …(more)