Ian Botham - Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992, two yellow-metal medals

Ian Botham - Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992, two yellow-metal medals presented to Botham for the launch of the 1992 World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand, the obverse of each inscribed BENSON & HEDGES WORLD CUP 1992, the reverse of each inscribed AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND FEBRUARY 22ND MARCH 15TH 1992, one numbered 127, the other 134, with ring suspension and cord

England reached the final, only to be defeated by Pakistan by 22 runs. Botham was twice awarded ‘Man of the Match’, a feat he had not achieved in previous World Cup tournaments

Provenance: Knights, The Cricket Collection of Lord Botham, 15th July 2023, Lot 167