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Allan Border, Mark Taylor and Merv Hughes reminisce about Shane Warne at his MCG memorial.

‘Five times better off the field than on it’: Shane Warne remembered on emotional night at MCG

A cricketing life of big nights and big performances left Shane Warne’s teammates still marvelling on his memorial night at the MCG.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Australia’s best: Ian Botham was full of praise for Marnus Labuschagne.

‘Your best player’: Botham reveals family link to Labuschagne

Ahead of this summer’s Ashes series, the legendary Ian Botham has spoken of his admiration for Marnus Labuschagne, the battle between David Warner and Stuart Broad and an English “box office” star.

  • Jon Pierik
Long time rivals ... Ian Botham and Ian Chappell.

Got Beef? Chappell fires shot at Botham’s trade role in new chapter to old feud

Ian Chappell and Ian Botham have cricket’s most famous feud, dating back decades. And Chappell has a view on news ‘Beefy’ Botham will be England’s new trade envoy to Australia.

  • Andrew Wu
Former England cricketer Ian Botham takes up his seat in the House of Lords as Baron Botham of Ravensworth, in London, Monday October 5, 2020.

Ian Botham, the ‘Beefy’ baron, appointed Britain’s trade envoy to Australia

The 65-year-old was among the first celebrity cricketers of the modern era and was appointed to the House of Lords last year as Baron Botham of Ravensworth.

  • Rob Harris

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