"Stokes' innings ranks higher than Botham's in '81"

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Former England captain David Gower compares the two miracles of Headingley. Ian Botham's sensational 149 not out in 1981 has been widely regarded as the greatest Ashes innings by an Englishman, but his captain that day says it's now been eclipsed by the heroics of Ben Stokes in the third test of 2019. Photo:Ben Stokes celebrates hitting the winning runs to win the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match. (Getty Images)