Botham hails Hughes for Aussie croc rescue

England great Ian Botham said he was “nearly catch of the day” after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes while on a fishing trip in Australia.

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The bitter rivalry between Ian Chappell and Ian Botham spans five decades. For the first time since the infamous fight that started it all, the two Ashes icons come face to face.

‘Maybe some of these guys don’t fancy the ultimate test’

Ian Botham has questioned England players’ desire to confront the “ultimate test” of touring Australia as cricket chiefs try to hammer out an agreement to allow the trip to go ahead.