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Sir Ian Botham takes over as Durham chairman

Sir Ian Botham has signalled his intention to restore Durham to the pinnacle of county cricket after taking over as chairman. The 61-year-old former England all-rounder, who ended his distinguished playing career with the north-east outfit, has stepped in in the wake of the cash-strapped club's relegation from Division One of the Specsavers County Championship after accepting a financial bailout from the England and Wales Cricket Board. Speaking as he was unveiled at the Emirates Riverside on Monday, Botham said: "Anyone who knows me knows I'm not going to go into this half-cocked.
Sir Ian Botham has signalled his intention to restore Durham to the pinnacle of county cricket after taking over as chairman. The 61-year-old former England all-rounder, who ended his distinguished playing career with the north-east outfit, has stepped in in the wake of the cash-strapped club's relegation from Division One of the Specsavers County Championship after accepting a financial bailout from the England and Wales Cricket Board. Speaking as he was unveiled at the Emirates Riverside on Monday, Botham said: "Anyone who knows me knows I'm not going to go into this half-cocked.
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February 28, 2017
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