Michael Andrew Atherton OBE is a broadcaster, journalist and retired 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. He often played the anchor role at a time when England batting performances lacked consistency and the side's overseas results were mediocre. His playing career included some controversy and was cut short by an increasingly painful back disorder. Wikipedia [ - ]

Michael Andrew Atherton OBE is a broadcaster, journalist and retired England international... [ + ]