World Cup memory: Ian Botham's meaty show at Sydney in 1992
Updated On: 21 February, 2019 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
But Alec Stewart used him as an opening batsman in Game 3 of their last ODI series before the World Cup and Botham slammed 79 off 73 balls (11x4, 2x6) in Christchurch where England won by 71 runs

Ian Botham scored 53 and picked up 4 wickets v Oz at SCG in 1992
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Ian Botham was not expected to be a major force for England in the 1992 World Cup. In fact, his selection at the age of 36 for the tournament raised a few eyebrows. But Alec Stewart used him as an opening batsman in Game 3 of their last ODI series before the World Cup and Botham slammed 79 off 73 balls (11x4, 2x6) in Christchurch where England won by 71 runs.
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