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Michael Andrew Atherton OBE (born 23 March 1968) is a broadcaster, journalist and a former England international cricketer. A right-handed opening batsman for Lancashire and England, and occasional leg-break bowler, he achieved the captaincy of England at the age of 25 and led the side in a record 54 Test matches.
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A sturdy opening batsman with a robust technique, Michael Atherton started cricket at an early age and grew rapidly through the system. At the age of 16, he captained the Under 19 England si ...
Gutsy and stubborn, single-minded and sledger-proof, Mike Atherton was an opener in the classic English tradition, making batting look like trench warfare. Defence was his forte, but when his...
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- April 23, 1968
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Mar 23, 2013 · Michael Atherton was an English captain, opening batsman, and journalist who faced fast bowlers, teammates, board and media throughout his career. He scored over 7,000 runs in 115 Tests, despite being a 'bunny' to several bowlers and battling back problems.
Jul 26, 2020 · 'White Lightning', as Donald is known, bowled lightning quick and tried to intimidate opener Atherton by coming around the wicket and aiming for his throat. Donald had Atherton gloving to Mark Boucher, but the umpire did not spot it, much to Donald's fury.
Aug 10, 2015 · Michael Andrew Atherton is a broadcaster, journalist and a former England international cricketer. A right-handed opening batsman for Lancashire and England, and occasional leg-break bowler, he achieved the captaincy of England at the age of 25 and led the side in a record 54 Test matches.