'Stupid boy': England cricket legend Ian Botham reignites feud with Ben Stokes

England cricket great Ian Botham has reignited his public feud with former England captain Ben Stokes, calling him a "stupid boy" and a "has-been" after their disagreement over England’s Ashes preparations and Stokes’ retirement.Botham and Stokes, both regarded as among England’s finest all-rounders, have exchanged criticism over the past year. The dispute began when Botham questioned England’s preparations for the Ashes in Australia, arguing that the team should have played at least one state match before the series.Speaking to The Times Magazine, Botham criticised Stokes over the team’s approach and their decision to visit Noosa after losing the first two matches of the Ashes series. He said, "Stupid boy. I'll mention him only briefly because his self-indulgence is not something I enjoy."Although Botham praised Stokes as a great player, he questioned the team’s choices during the tour. Referring to their time in Noosa, he added, "Really?