Ian Botham, the celebrated former all-rounder, has expressed deep concerns about England's approach to preparing for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. Set to begin on November 21, Botham believes that the team's current warm-up schedule reflects a sense of 'arrogance' that may hinder their chances of success.

England's last Ashes triumph in Australia was back in 2010-11, and captain Ben Stokes hopes to end the long-standing drought. However, Botham cautions that the team's minimal preparation — a single three-day warm-up match — might not be sufficient to adjust to the challenging Australian conditions.

Botham's worries extend to England's fast-bowling line-up, which, he warns, might be vulnerable to injuries. With Chris Woakes' retirement and Jofra Archer returning after a long hi

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