Ian Botham

Ian Botham is a British politician, charity fundraiser, and former professional cricketer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2020. Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, he represented England in both Test and One-Day International formats before transitioning into a career in sports administration and public service. Beyond his legislative duties, he is a prominent philanthropist known for his extensive fundraising efforts for childhood leukaemia research. He sits as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.