Botham and Flintoff don the white coats
Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff both made unexpected appearances during a testimonial match for Liam Botham at The Rose Bowl
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff both made unexpected appearances during a testimonial match for Liam Botham at The Rose Bowl. While neither man actually played, both took turns to umpire.
Botham senior, who retired in 1993, vowed at the time never to take part in another game. "If I can't reappear on a cricket field on behalf of my own flesh and blood, when could I ever make a comeback?
Martin Williamson is executive editor of ESPNcricinfo and managing editor of ESPN Digital Media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa