Cricketers XI with their birthday on 24th November

#6 Ian Botham

Ian Botham pulls a Geoff Lawson delivery

Ian Botham needs no introduction to the word of cricket for he is termed as one of the finest all-rounders of all time. Born in Oldfield, Cheshire in 1955, the right-hander was the fastest to reach the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket. Known for his ability to swing the ball under any conditions, Botham was extremely good with the bat and was capable of taking the attack to the opposition bowlers.

He went on to play 102 Tests and 116 ODIs for the national side scoring 5200 Test and 2113 ODI runs. His bowling records were even better with 383 Test and 145 ODI wickets. He scored close to 20000 runs in First-class cricket and picked up 1172 wickets.