Sir Ian Botham thinks Alex Hales has secured an opener's spot for England's tour of South Africa after his maiden ODI ton.
England are a work in progress and will beat South Africa this winter despite losing 2-0 to Pakistan, says Sir Ian Botham.
Sir Ian Botham says Pakistan are favourites but England can still tie the series if Alastair Cook or Joe Root fire.
James Taylor sent out the message 'I'm here to stay' with his maiden Test half-century, says Sir Ian Botham.
Sir Ian Botham praises England's potent pairing of James Anderson and Stuart Broad as England dismiss Pakistan for 234.
Sir Ian Botham says Pakistan should be scared of Adil Rashid's variations if the third Test pitch in Sharjah does spin.
England should rest Jos Buttler for the third Test against Pakistan and hand opener Alex Hales his debut, says Sir Ian Botham.
England have a real chance of saving the second Test if they bat "like their lives depend on it", Sir Ian Botham says.
England will be frustrated with their batting efforts in Dubai despite running into an inspired Wahab Riaz, says Sir Ian Botham.
Sir Ian Botham thinks Pakistan were 'taken by surprise' by England in Abu Dhabi and expects another close contest in in Dubai.
Sir Ian Botham hailed the 'magnificent' bowling of Adil Rashid as England almost snatched a win in the first Test.
Sir Ian Botham says England's long vigil with the bat will have dealt some psychological blows to Pakistan.
Alastair Cook hit his 28th Test century in Abu Dhabi and it was a batting masterclass, according to Sir Ian Botham.
Sir Ian Botham says England can inflict a first Test series defeat on Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Sir Ian Botham is confident that the England team have got a bright future and will only get better.
Sir Ian Botham believes England warrant being installed as favourites against Australia for the first time this summer.
Sir Ian Botham expects David Willey to help England to a series-levelling victory against Australia in the fourth ODI.
Sir Ian Botham described Ben Stokes' dismissal as 'strange', insisting the all-rounder was acting in self-defence.
Alex Hales should be given a chance to prove himself as a Test match opener, says Sir Ian Botham.
Sir Ian Botham says England's Ashes win is owed to their superior bowling, in particular the form of Stuart Broad.
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