Botham has at times been involved in controversy including a highly publicised court case involving rival all-rounder Imran Khan and an ongoing dispute with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds ( RSPB ) . These incidents , allied to his on-field success , have attracted media attention , especially from the tabloid press . Botham has made effective use of the fame given to him by the publicity because he is actively concerned about leukaemia in children and has undertaken several long distance walks to raise money for research into the disease . These efforts have been highly successful and have realised millions of pounds for Bloodwise , of which he became president . In recognition of his services to charity , he was awarded a knighthood in the 2007 New Years Honours List . On 8 August 2009 , he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Ian Botham