London, Oct. 14 -- Decorated all-rounder Ian Botham is worried about England's preparation for the Ashes in Australia, scheduled to kick off on November 21, considering the warm-up schedule of the Three Lions "borders on arrogance".

Botham, a stalwart in the history of English cricket, was a part of two victorious tours of Australia in 1978-79 and 1986-87. The current crop will look to replicate the heroics of Botham and his troops while trying to reclaim the Ashes for the first time in 12 years.

England has floundered in attempts to reclaim the 'urn' in the Australian territory, with their last Ashes win down under dating back to more than a decade ago in 2010-11. Captain Ben Stokes, armed with 'Bazball,' will look to return home trium...