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Ian Terrence Botham

One of the best all-rounders in the history of the game. He was a fast-medium pace bowler who could swing the ball both ways in helpful conditions.

He was the first man to complete a Test double of over 5,000 runs and 300 wickets. He also scored 554 runs on Indian soil. Toured India in 1979-80 and 1981-82 and was known as ‘Guy the Gorilla’ to his team-mates.

In India:
Mts Balls Mdns Runs Wkts Ave Best 5 10 SR ER
7 1736 66 766 30 25.53 7/48 3 1 57.87 2.65

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