England legend Ian Botham labels Ben Stokes a 'stupid boy' and a 'self-indulgent has-been' in latest twist in war of words with former Test captain

Daily Mail - Oct 10, 2026

Stokes retired from England duty earlier this year after an incident in a London nightclub alongside Gus Atkinson, having made his Test debut back in 2013, which is when Botham spoke up.

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