All time England ODI XI - The dream team

8. Ian Botham:

Botham was an all-round superstar whose extraordinary skills and larger than life attitude made him an unparalleled talent not only in the folklore of English cricket but throughout the world. With the ball, he claimed 145 wickets in 116 matches at an economy of 3.92 while with the willow in hand he amassed 2,113 runs with 9 half-centuries. Botham was the face of never-ending self-belief and etched his theory which suggests that cricket matches are won by inspiration than preparation in the minds of millions.