Michael Atherton
Broadcaster, journalist, and retired England international cricketer · United Kingdom · On the map · Journalists · Born 1968 · age 58
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 then record 54 Test matches.
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Andrew Caddick Teammate at England cricket team, 1993-2001- Craig White Teammate at England cricket team, 1994-2001
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- Alan Mullally Teammate at England cricket team, 1996-2001
- Angus Fraser Teammate at England cricket team, 1989-1998
- John Crawley Teammate at England cricket team, 1994-2001
- Lucy Pearson Teammate at England cricket team, 1996-2001
- Warren Hegg Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1987-2001
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Known for his stubborn resistance during an era of hostile fast bowling, Atherton was described in 2001 as a determined defensive opener who made "batting look like trench warfare". He had several famed bouts with bowlers including South Africa's Allan Donald and Australia's Glenn McGrath. Atherton often played the anchor role at a time when England batting performances lacked consistency.
