The 1981 Ashes Test at Headingley, one of cricket's most famous comebacks, saw England follow on and still win. Which English all-rounder scored a match-defining 149 not out?

✓Ian Botham

BGeoffrey Boycott

CMike Brearley

DBob Willis

Answer Explanation

Ian Botham's unbeaten 149 at Headingley in 1981, backed by Bob Willis's 8-wicket haul, helped England beat Australia after following on — one of only three times in Test history that a team has won after following on.

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