Reports claimed that Ian Botham fell in the river filled with crocodiles and bull sharks after tripping on the rope kept in his boat while he was trying to board it.
Ahead of World Wine Day, we look at cricketing legends who are also confirmed oenophiles.
Botham, who will sit as a non-party-political crossbench peer, swore the oath of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II as part of the ceremony.
Former England cricket captain Ian Botham wants to encourage children from tough urban areas to play the game by promoting a condensed form tailored for school gyms or basketball courts.