Botham reopens war of words with Stokes over Ashes

Ian Botham stands by Ashes criticism of Ben Stokes: ‘He let himself down’

Former England all-rounder says he is "not bothered" by Stokes' 'has-beens' jibe and insists curfews were broken during the 4-1 defeat in Australia

Botham reopens war of words with Stokes over Ashes

Ian Botham has reopened his spat with fellow all-rounder Ben Stokes over his retirement and the recent Ashes debacle.

Ian Botham Reopens War Of Words With Ben Stokes Over Ashes Fallout

The pair have criticised each other in the media in the past year following England’s poor performance in the Ashes in Australia. Botham criticised England’s lack of preparation ahead of the Ashes series last winter, which led to Stokes calling him and Michael Vaughan “has-beens”. Latest Sky Sports deals or stream no contract with NOW […]