Mike Atherton
English cricketer and journalist
Born
March 23rd, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played international cricket for England from 1989 to 2001. Served as captain of the England team, notably during the 1997 Ashes series. Transitioned to journalism after retirement, contributing to various publications and becoming a commentator. Recognized for insightful analysis of the game and its complexities.
Scored over 7,000 runs in Test matches
Led England to a 3-1 Ashes series victory in 1997
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