Preview: Test Series: England vs. Sri Lanka - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third and final Test match between England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to get underway on Friday at The Oval.
Sep 4, 21:21
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
Dec 31, 07:10
Chris Woakes back with a bang for England as bowlers dominate at the Oval
Chris Woakes took four of the 13 wickets to fall on the opening day of the fourth Test against India.
Sep 2, 19:01
On This Day: James Anderson takes 400th Test wicket
The seamer had Kiwi opener Martin Guptill caught by Ian Bell at second slip.
May 29, 08:54
Supporters urged to join stars in backing fund to honour Bob Willis
Supporters are being asked to #BowlLikeBob and support a fund in his memory which will pay for research into prostate cancer.
May 19, 22:59
On This Day: James Anderson takes 300th Test wicket
The seamer became just the fourth English bowler to reach 300 Test wickets during a 170-run victory over New Zealand.
May 17, 07:33
Matt Proudfoot: 'England are not an unhappy camp'
Ian Botham's grandson James is in the Wales squad taking on Eddie Jones' side this weekend.
Feb 24, 22:45
Former England, Surrey opener John Edrich dies, aged 83
Edrich scored 103 first-class centuries and was awarded an MBE in 1977.
Dec 25, 10:25
James Botham: 'It is a dream come true to take on England'
The 22-year-old grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian James Botham will make just his second international appearance.
Nov 26, 17:15
Justin Tipuric challenges Wales new boys to earn spot against England
The Ospreys captain is one of only two players to retain their place after last weekend's defeat in Ireland.
Nov 20, 15:46
Five talking points ahead of Wales' showdown with Georgia
Wayne Pivac's last victory as Wales head coach was back on February 1 against Italy.
Nov 20, 13:23
Wayne Pivac lavishes praise on Sir Ian Botham's grandson
James Botham will make his Wales debut against Georgia on Saturday.
Nov 19, 17:13
James Botham set to make Wales debut against Georgia
The grandson of Sir Ian James Botham is in line to play at Parc y Scarlets in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 18, 21:17
Wales' James Botham identified as potential 2023 World Cup star
The Cardiff Blues flanker is training with the Wales squad.
Nov 17, 15:37
Sir Ian Botham to join House of Lords
The 64-year-old former England all-rounder backed Brexit and has now been awarded a peerage.
Jul 31, 20:17
England, West Indies to compete for Richards-Botham Trophy
The winners of their ongoing series will lift the Wisden Trophy for the last time.
Jul 23, 22:50
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 29
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 29, 23:39
Sir Ian Botham reveals he had coronavirus in December, January
The former England all-rounder hopes county and grassroots cricket will return shortly.
Jun 29, 10:19
On this day: Headingley hosts its first Test match
Yorkshire play their home matches at the ground.
Jun 29, 07:28
On this day: Ian Botham takes eight-wicket haul against Pakistan
Captain Mike Brearley called him a 'colossus' after a third Test century in England's 364 and 8-34 in Pakistan's second innings.
Jun 19, 08:50
On this day: James Anderson takes 300th Test wicket
James Anderson became the fourth English bowler to reach the milestone when New Zealand opener Peter Fulton nicked into the slip cordon.
May 17, 08:52
A look back at 'Botham's Ashes' and the first 'miracle of Headingley'
In 1981 England's premier all-rounder secured A-list status in the series of his life.
Mar 31, 10:49
On This Day: Flintoff's 'Fredalo' disrupts England's 2007 World Cup campaign
The all-rounder lost the England vice-captaincy over his drunken antics.
Mar 18, 08:36
Ben Stokes joins elite company with all-round displays in South Africa
The all-rounder became only the sixth player to amass 300 runs, 10 wickets and 10 catches in a Test series.
Jan 27, 17:47
Sir Ian Botham pays tribute to "big brother" Bob Willis
Willis died from cancer on Wednesday at the age of 70.
Dec 5, 20:12
Bob Willis obituary: England's brutal fast bowler who made himself an Ashes hero
The quick played 90 Tests for England.
Dec 4, 16:51
Stars salute 'special' Stokes after superhuman innings keeps Ashes alive
England are level at 1-1 in the series with two Tests to go.
Aug 26, 19:27
Stokes' innings joins the list of England's greatest Ashes moments
The all-rounder echoed Ian Botham in 1981 with his match-winning 135 not out at Headingley.
Aug 25, 18:00
From Leicester to Medinah - the greatest odds-defying sporting moments
A look back at some memorable sporting miracle moments.
May 8, 14:11
Sir Ian Botham appointed as new Scunthorpe United club president
League One outfit Scunthorpe United announce the appointment of ex-Iron defender and former England cricketer Sir Ian Botham as the club's new president.
Dec 14, 19:02
England crush West Indies in three days at Edgbaston
Stuart Broad overtakes Sir Ian Botham as England's second all-time leading Test wicket-taker as the hosts seal victory against West Indies in three days at Edgbaston.
Aug 19, 21:20
Ian Botham: 'Alastair Cook could beat Sachin Tendulkar record'
Sir Ian Botham backs outgoing England captain Alastair Cook to become the leading Test runscorer of all time.
Feb 6, 18:06
Ian Botham reveals impotence treatment
Sir Ian Botham reveals that he is undergoing preventative treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Aug 14, 04:31
Chris Woakes pins Pakistan back on day three at Lord's
Pakistan make it to stumps on day three of the first Test against England at 214-8, despite Chris Woakes claiming his maiden 10-wicket haul.
Jul 16, 20:29
Arsene Wenger, Per Mertesacker sign anti-Brexit letter
Arsenal pair Arsene Wenger and Per Mertesacker endorse a letter calling for Britain to remain in the EU.
Jun 2, 16:34
Andrew Flintoff elected president of the Professional Cricketers' Association
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is elected the new president of the Professional Cricketers' Association.
Feb 23, 17:05
Ian Botham: 'Move Ben Stokes up batting order'
Sir Ian Botham calls for Ben Stokes to be moved up the batting order for England's ODI series with South Africa.
Feb 1, 16:10
Ian Botham: 'Don't rule out England win'
Sir Ian Botham insists that England are still capable of going on to win the final Test with South Africa in Centurion.
Jan 24, 17:59
Sir Ian Botham: 'Ben Stokes is better than I was'
Sir Ian Botham claims that Ben Stokes is 'probably a better player' than he was at the same age, comparing him to a "dominant male lion".
Jan 10, 22:35
