The ex-all-rounder, who scored 5,200 runs and took 383 wickets in 102 Assessments, has been a passionate advocate of the sport within the north east.
Botham grew to become membership chair within the yr after Durham had been relegated from Division One for financial issues, had been positioned beneath a wage cap and had their standing as a Take a look at match venue rescinded.
However he has presided over an upturn in fortunes, which is recognised by ECB chair Richard Thompson.
“Lord Botham’s interval as chair has been marked by Durham’s sturdy restoration and the conveyer belt of English expertise it has produced.
“The membership has been placed on a safer footing, returned to the First Division of the lads’s County Championship, and it’ll additionally compete within the high tier of the brand new ladies’s home construction subsequent yr.”
