'Stupid boy': England cricket legend Ian Botham reignites feud with Ben Stokes

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England legend Ian Botham has reignited his feud with Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has-been" over England’s Ashes preparations and retirement.

Botham criticised the team’s lack of practice matches and trip to Noosa after defeats.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:04:29 UTC.

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