England legend Ian Botham labels Ben Stokes a 'stupid boy' and a 'self-indulgent has-been' in latest twist in war of words with former Test captain

Cricket legend Ian Botham has publicly criticised former England Test captain Ben Stokes, calling him a 'stupid boy' and a 'self-indulgent has-been' in an ongoing public dispute between the two. Stokes, who made his Test debut in 2013, retired from England duty earlier this year following an incident at a London nightclub involving teammate Gus Atkinson. Botham's comments represent the latest escalation in a war of words between the two prominent figures in English cricket.