Ben Stokes hits back at Ian Botham in ongoing feud
Ian Botham jokingly welcomed Ben Stokes to the 'has-beens club' during the 1st ODI between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The dispute dates back to England's Ashes preparations in Perth, where Stokes criticized modern preparation methods saying they differ from 'has-beens' of the past.
Stokes responded on X by posting Botham's own quote: 'It's better to be a has-been than a never-been'.
Botham previously criticized Stokes for staying out past midnight after England's victory over New Zealand at Lord's.
Botham and Stokes are both regarded as two of England's finest all-rounders, and their connection strengthened during Botham's tenure as chairman at Durham.
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