England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia. Botham, along with ...

England cricket icon Ian Botham narrowly escaped a crocodile attack thanks to the quick actions of his former adversary Merv Hughes. The 68-year-old was enjoying a fishing excursion in Australia's ...

SYDNEY — England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia.

Sir Ian Botham fell into a river during a fishing trip in Australia England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham was rescued by his former rival after a fall into a crocodile-infested river in Australia.

Sir Ian, 68, nicknamed “Beefy”, suffered bruising ... “The guys were brilliant, it was just one of those accidents,” Botham said. “It was all very quick and I’m okay now.” ...