Botham on the 1981 Ashes series

When Graham Dilley joined him at the crease Ian Botham reportedly said "Right then let's have a bit of fun...". With able support from Dilley 56 and Chris Old 29 Botham hit out and made 149 not out an innings that Wisden rated the 4th best of all time. Botham speaks of the incredible series which will always be known as his series. 1981.

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