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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