Ian Botham to leave Somerset cricket team

Title

Ian Botham to leave Somerset cricket team

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Sep 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Ian Botham on his intention to leave Somerset cricket team unless Viv Richards and Joel Garner are reinstated. He talks about his disgust at the decision to axe the players, his view on Somerset cricket, and his own future in the sport. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ian Botham

Keywords

Sport; Cricket; Sportsmen; Dismissal from employment; Ian Botham; Resignation (employment); Viv Richards; Joel Garner; Somerset (cricket team)

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