Ian Botham Signed Mini Bat
Ian Botham signed mini bat.
A fantastic piece of cricket memorabilia signed by cricket legend Sir Ian Botham. This was signed in person by Ian Botham after a game. 100% authentic autograph signed boldly on the front of the mini- bat. It is ready to hang on the wall.
Ian Botham Bibliography.
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE was born 24 November 1955 is a British cricket commentator and former cricketer.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.He represented England in both Test and One-Day International cricket. His first class cricket career involved playing most of his first-class cricket for Somerset, and also for Worcestershire, Durham and Queensland.
He was an aggressive right-handed batsman and, as a right arm fast-medium bowler, was noted for his swing bowling. He generally fielded close to the wicket, predominantly in the slips. In Test cricket, Botham scored 14 centuries with a highest score of 208, and from 1986 to 1988, he held the world record for the most Test wickets until overtaken by fellow all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee. He took five wickets in an innings 27 times and 10 wickets in a match four times. In 1980, he became the second player in Test history to complete the "match double" of scoring 100 runs and taking 10 wickets in the same match. His Test career spanned 16 seasons and he played in 102 matches. He scored 5,200 runs at an average of 33.54 with a highest score of 208 in his 14 centuries. He took 383 wickets at an average of 28.40 with a best return of eight for 34 and achieved ten wickets in a match four times. He held 120 catches.
He is also known for controversy including a highly publicised court case involving rival all-rounder Imran Khan and an ongoing dispute with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). These incidents, allied to his on-field success, have attracted media attention, especially from the tabloid press.
He is also known for his fundraising and he is actively concerned about leukaemia in children and has undertaken several long distance walks to raise money for research into the disease. These efforts have been highly successful and have realised millions of pounds for Bloodwise, of which he became president.
In recognition of his services to charity, he was awarded a knighthood in the 2007 New Years Honours List. On 8 August 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
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Dimensions. 79cm H x 49cm W x 5cm D