[Ian J]

The worst kept secret in the world has finally been confirmed today with the announcement of the knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

A great cricketer and tireless worker for charity.

[overkill]

Originally Posted by Ian J

The worst kept secret in the world has finally been confirmed today with the announcement of the knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

A great cricketer and tireless worker for charity.

Yup. One Knighthood I agree with. Botham was not only a great club and country cricketer, he has tirelessly worked for charity, and done it, unlike so many 'pop stars' and businessmen, without blowing his own trumpet. Nice one Sir Ian!

[The Dude]

He deserves it just for that one match.

[Woodywizz]

Not really a great cricket fan but feel that this honour is well-deserved.

I always remember the excitement that Beefy generated in those Ashes matches in the 80s, and his work for charity is second to none. Great news

[Speedoguy]

Yep well deserved.Who could forget those Shredded Wheat adverts!.

Seriously top geezer.

[la gran siete]

Much as I disagree with the current honours system(total anachronism)I do believe Ian Botham should receive a gong of some sort.Still refuse to address him as Sir though.

[mrtbag]

Originally Posted by la gran siete

Still refuse to address him as Sir though.

Why?

[JohnG]

Agreed, this was one of the few knighthoods that has pleased me over the years