'Stupid boy': England cricket legend Botham reignites feud with Stokes
England legend Ian Botham has reignited his feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has-been" over England’s Ashes preparations and retirement. Botham criticised the team’s lack of practice matches and trip to Noosa after defeats. Stokes defended modern cricket’s demands and hit back online, saying, "it's better to be a has-been than a never-been."
Key Takeaways
- England legend Ian Botham has reignited his feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has-been" over England’s Ashes preparations and retirement.
- Botham criticised the team’s lack of practice matches and trip to Noosa after defeats.
- Stokes defended modern cricket’s demands and hit back online, saying, "it's better to be a has-been than a never-been."
England legend Ian Botham has reignited his feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has-been" over England’s Ashes preparations and retirement. Botham criticised the team’s lack of practice matches and trip to Noosa after defeats. Stokes defended modern cricket’s demands and hit back online, saying, "it's better to be a has-been than a never-been."
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.