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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_AthertonMichael Atherton - Wikipedia

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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.

   • 100s/50s: 16/46
   • Matches: 115

   • Batting average: 37.69
   • Runs scored: 7,728

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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 ...

5. www.espncricinfo.com › cricketers › mike-atherton-8579Mike Atherton Profile - Cricket Player England | Stats ...

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   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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   • Birth Date: April 23, 1968

   • Nationality: England

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   How old was Michael Atherton when he started cricket?

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   Did Mike Atherton bowed out of Test cricket?

   • Mike Atherton bowed out of Test cricket not with a sumptuous century but with a niggardly 9. His destroyer? That script had been written a long time ago. At 12.15 on a gloomy Sunday, as England were following on, Glenn McGrath metronomed in, extracted some extra bounce, and Atherton edged him to Warne.

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   Who is Michael Atherton?

   • 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 side and within the next 3 years, made rapid strides in first class cricket and earned the nickname \"FEC\" which apparently meant Future England Captain.

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   Did Atherton hold his ground?

   • But, unlike earlier in the series, Atherton held his ground. Donald later admitted that he had never felt such adrenalin during a spell. Soon after nearly dismissing Atherton, ill luck followed the bowler as Boucher spilled a catch offered by Hussain. An infuriated Donald gave it his all, peppering the two batsmen, but a wicket eluded him.

   When Michael Atherton stood up to White Lightning

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   How many times has Atherton been dismissed?

   • Atherton has been dismissed 19 times by Glenn McGrath (a record for any bowler against one batsman), 17 times each by Walsh and Ambrose, and 10 times by Shane Warne in Tests. He has scored 20 ducks, a record matched by Steve Harmison. He was nicknamed \"cockroach\" by Steve Waugh as he was very hard to dismiss.

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   What happened to Atherton in the 2001 Ashes?

   • The last series, and second stint as captaincy Atherton began the 2001 Ashes well, scoring 57 at Edgbaston, but unable to save England from an innings defeat. Hussain had broken his finger in the first Test, and had ruled himself out. Stewart declined when he was offered the post, and Mark Butcher, the only other candidate, was not keen either.

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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.

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   Mar 23, 2019 · A nostalgic and critical appraisal of the former England captain and opening batsman, who played in a tough era of fast bowling. The article praises Atherton's skill, determination, stoicism and character, but also acknowledges his limitations and failures.

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   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.

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    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.