England legend Ian Botham labels Ben Stokes a 'stupid boy'

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England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham has reignited his fiery feud with former captain Ben Stokes, calling him a 'stupid boy' and a 'has-been'. The renewed clash stems from Botham's criticism of England's Ashes preparations in late 2025, including a controversial Noosa trip in December 2025, and Stokes' recent international retirement on June 28, 2026. 🏏 Ian Botham Slams 'Stupid Boy' Ben Stokes Over Ashes and England Retirement.

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

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. Stokes defended modern cricket’s demands and hit back online, saying, "it's better to be a has-been than a never-been."

England legend Ian Botham labels Ben Stokes a 'stupid boy'

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.

Ian Botham rips into 'self indulgent' Ben Stokes, labels ex-England skipper 'stupid boy'

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham lashed out at Ben Stokes calling him stupid and self indulgent as the feud between the duo continued.