Botham's Ashes (1981)
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2018
- The summer of '81 saw cricketer, Ian Botham, set the Ashes alight at Headingley when he played one of the most memorable innings of modern times. England were teetering on the brink of defeat in the Third Test against the Australians when Botham came through with a spectacular visit to the crease which sent the high spirited crowds roaring. Spurred on by the enthusiasm of their supporters, Botham and England followed on to win the much coveted Ashes. Richie Benaud interviews Ian Botham (affectionately nick-named Guy the Gorilla by his fellow players) as they talk us through extended highlights of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Test matches in this triumphant and historic series. The action starts with Australia's 1st innings at Headingley...
The summer of 1981 was one of the most memorable ever in the world of sport even without a football being kicked thanks to Botham’s Ashes and the ongoing rivalries taking place between Borg and McEnroe in tennis and Coe and Ovett in athletics.
Ian Botham is One of the best all rounder. Loved watching his bowling and batting!
I listened to these games on a radio in New Delhi, totally captivated. The highlights reel would be flown out a day or two later and played in a packed hall at the British High Commission. Fairytale stuff.
R.I.P. Bob Willis. As cutting with a comment as he was devastating with a ball.
Benaud one of the great commentators. Appreciated great players whatever their nationality.
I remember the Headingly test well. I was an 11 year old kid and was playing with my dinky toy cars in the garden with a friend. Then my mum ran out and said, 'Quick boys! Get in and watch the cricket! Botham's hitting the Aussies all over the ground!' I ran in to watch it and became a cricket fan and I've loved the game ever since.
Watching the Headingly test was indeed a test, the return of Brearley after being two-down against the Aussies seemed a hopeless task. Botham came in and his form with the bat having been what it was, we all went out and played a 9-hole round of golf, as it was a nice sunny day and the inevitable was only a matter of time. We returned and thought if we switched on the telly, it would have been all over and we would watch the film(s) the BBC would show in the event the test finished early. No. Botham was still there. Wait... What? We sat, we gawped, registering controlled run-making. That man Botham.... Unbelievably, he and Graham Dilley gave the England bowlers something to bowl at and Bob was the man possessed. Two days of incredible cricket I shall never forget, and thank heavens for the highlights making up for our three hours golfing absence, and for which we all felt we'd been rather disloyal to England.
"Its gone straight into the confectionary stall and out again". Thanks Rich
Bob Willis rest in peace
Undoubtedly My biggest Hero, an absolute inspiration in all forms of the game. Sir Ian as he is now known, I met him at a doo in London and he was as inspiring there with his words as he was with bat and ball for his county and country. Thank you ITB
I was 16 and spent my entire school holidays in the "front room" watching this Test series !!! My mum would occasionally pop her head round the door with a Cornetto ice cream as I was glued to the set, then used to watch the Ritchie Benaud hosted series highlights at 10ish in the evening ! lol happy days
I am privileged to have been at Old Trafford to see Ian Botham in action in 1981
Great Botham, actually in their own day all 4s are great, what an era, Botham,Hadley, kapil and Botham, all best for ever.
Great upload. I had this on video cassette and it was stolen in a burglary! Great to see Richie and Sir Ian chatting away
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Can I just say thank you for uploading the BBC cricketing VHS is that came out I used to collect these. A lot of them have now being discarded but thanks to RUclips and yourself you kept them and uploaded them thank you. I didn't think I'll be seeing these again.
I had this video with the quirky ident. Brilliant.
Peter Willey is a hard man. Even Botham didn't mess with him.
Botham and Willis. Willis and Botham.
This will go down in history as a series to remember. I was eleven and about to leave junior school at the time. Wish I had seen it actually happen.