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Ian Botham reignites feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has‑been"

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England cricket legend Ian Botham reignited his feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has‑been" over England’s Ashes preparations and retirement. Stokes responded online, defending modern cricket’s demands and replying, "it's better to be a has‑been than a never‑been."

Why it matters

Stokes supporters may care because a celebrated former player publicly criticised him and he publicly defended his approach to the game.

Key facts

  1. Botham criticised the England team’s lack of practice matches.
  2. Botham criticised the team’s trip to Noosa after defeats.

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