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England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham falls into crocodile-infested waters - and is rescued by former rival Merv Hughes

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham fell into crocodile-infested waters but was quickly rescued by former rival Merv Hughes.
Botham described the incident, stating, "I was out of the water quicker than I went in it."
He expressed gratitude for the rescue, referring to himself as "nearly catch of the day for all the crocs and bull sharks.

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Cricket legend saved from crocodile-infested waters

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia. Botham, along with Hughes and a group of friends, was on a boat when the accident happened, resulting in some heavy bruising...

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India Today

Ellyse Perry wins hearts after playing cricket with young fan during WBBL

WBBL 2024: Ellyse Perry won hearts after playing cricket with a young fan. On Sunday, Perry played in the match against Sydney Thunder at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

4 months ago·India

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VOA News

Cricket star Botham saved from crocodile-infested waters after fishing mishap

He ends up with bruises but no serious injuries

4 months ago·United States

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Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia.

4 months ago·United States

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9News

Cricket legend Ian Botham rescued from shark and croc-infested waters by Merv Hughes

English cricket legend Ian Botham was rescued from shark and croc-infested waters by fellow cricketing icon Merv Hughes in the Northern Territory, Botham said in an Instagram post.The 68-year-old reportedly tripped over a rope while on a fishing boat last week.Far from their feuding ashes heydey, Botham and Hughes were on a four-day Barramundi fishing trip when the Englishman fell.READ MORE: 'Absolute miracle' as fishermen find sailor after 19 h…

4 months ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

Cricket legend Ian Botham rescued from croc-infested waters

A close call for English cricket legend Ian Botham, falling into shark and croc-infested waters on a fishing trip with fellow cricketing icon Merv Hughes in the Northern Territory.

4 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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