Opening Up - My Autobiography

Author:

By Mike Atherton

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Paperback

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Cricket, Biography, Lancashire CCC, England

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Further Details

• Published: 12th May 2003
• ISBN: 0340822333
• Pages: 352

From Word of Sport:

The paperback issue of Mike Atherton's astounding biography written without a ghost. It's an amazing story: Captain of England at 25; six hard years of tumult and (occasional) triumph; the dirt in the pocket saga...He's also the most articulate captain since Mike Brearley and his book is engrossingly readable.

From the Publisher:

Mike Atherton is the most articulate and perceptive captain of English cricket since Mike Brearley. He was also one of the most determined batsmen of the nineties, and as an opener, a vital component of the England team. Atherton has played professional cricket for Lancashire and England for 15 years, despite a serious back complaint. He represented England in 115 Test matches and captained his country on a record 54 occasions. His recovery from a difficult situation in 1995 (when he was accused of ball tampering during the first Test match against South Africa at Lord's) proved a tough hurdle, yet one that would strengthen his resolve. His autobiography contains many serious observations about world cricket, as well as humorous asides and perceptive insights into the game. A born writer, this is Atherton in his own words.