Ian Botham made more than £225,000 by selling off his prized collection from the 1981 Ashes . The former England cricket star sold over 240 items from his illustrious career at an auction in 2023. As England look to make a comeback in this year's Ashes series, fans will hope they can take some inspiration from Botham's famous Ashes win with the team over 40 years ago. During the sale two years ago, which was held in the Long Room at the KIA Oval, Botham proudly parted with some famous items