Born in Cheshire but a talented all-rounder with Somerset, Botham makes his Test debut in 1977

Botham takes just two years to become the fastest bowler ever to 100 Test wickets

His 149 to beat Australia at Headingley in 1981 is Botham's most memorable innings

England win the Ashes in 1986/87 and Botham plays a key role

In 1986, Botham makes his first charity walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

As Botham's Test career ends in 1992, he has 383 wickets from 102 Tests

As Durham make their first-class debut, Botham is the star, continuing his career until 1993

Botham is now an outspoken television commentator and avid golfer