England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia.

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Sir Ian Botham fell into crocodile and shark-waters whilst fishing in Australia and was pulled out by Merv Hughes - his ...

Sir Ian Botham, cricket legend and House of Lords member, has revealed that he had to be rescued by his friend Merv Hughes ...

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Ian Botham fell in a crocodile-infested river during a fishing trip in Australia’s Northern Territory. The England cricket ...

I was out of the water quicker than I went in ... become good friends in their retirement from the sport. They are due to ...

the cricket legend shared his love for a different sport: "More than shooting or golf, fishing is my biggest passion. I need ...

The incident happened last week when 68-year-old Botham went for fishing with his old mate and bunch of friends during a four ...

Sir Ian Botham survived a fall into crocodile and shark-infested waters having been saved by former rival Merv Hughes. The ...

Affectionately known as ‘Beefy’, Botham was on the four-day trip with Aussie cricket great Merv Hughes. They were catching ...

England cricket great Ian Botham said he was "nearly catch of the day" after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by ...