Retiring for good wasn't difficult. I knew at the time it was right. I was no longer capable of achieving the standards I'd set myself and there was no light at the end of the tunnel.
Ian BothamSoccer and cricket were my main sports growing up. I had trials as a soccer player with a few clubs interested, Crystal Palace being one, but it was cricket which became my chosen profession.
Ian BothamI don't think I've actually drunk a beer for 15 years, except a few Guinnesses in Dublin, where it's the law.
Ian BothamWhat's happened has happened, so what can we do to make it better for tomorrow and the day after? That's why we're here
Ian Botham