Michael Atherton, the peerless cricket historian, married Isabelle de Caire. The former England cricket captain turned journalist and his wife have two sons. Isabelle de Caire, granddaughter of former West Indies cricketer Frank De Caires, is also famous in her area. Michael Andrew Atherton is a former England international cricketer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire, England on 23 March 1968. At the age of 25, the 6ft right-arm opener for Lancashire and England was given the England captaincy.
Furthermore, after his promotion, he led England to 54 successive test victories. Despite suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, Atherton served as England’s batting anchor when the team’s performance was erratic. Atherton retired after the end of the 2001 Ashes series, ending an amazing cricket career that included 115 Tests and 54 ODI appearances.
Michael Atherton continued a successful career in the media after retirement. He was named Sports Journalist of the Year in March 2010. He was also the commentator for India’s victory in the Cricket World Cup 2011. Michael became famous for his no-nonsense, unbiased, yet funny commentary on cricket.
Who Is Isabelle de Caires, Michael Atherton’s Wife?
Isabelle de Caires is the wife of Michael Atherton, a former England cricketer and leading cricket correspondent of The Times. Mike met his wife for the first time in Guyana while working on his monograph. The couple have two sons, the elder, Josh, is a professional cricketer inspired by his father. Unfortunately, nothing is known about their youngest child. As for Isabelle, she was born in Guyana to her parents, David and Doreen de Caires. Brendan, his brother, was also present.
His grandfather, West Indies test cricket star Frank De Caires, was also a cricketer. Despite being the wife of a famous athlete and broadcaster, Isabelle remains outside the world of the internet and media attention. However, we have confirmed that he, along with his mother, Doreen, is a trustee and founder member of the Moray House Trust. The trust was established in memory of her father, David, who died in 2008. David, Isabelle’s father, is a Guyanese lawyer. He is also the creator and editor-in-chief of Starbroek News.
All About Joshua Michael De Caires
Former England captain Michael Atherton’s son is Joshua Michael de Caires. Josh started his professional cricket career after following in his father’s footsteps. Josh was born in Paddington, London, England, on 25 April 2002. The opening batsman for Middlesex Cricket Council Club is De Caires. He rose through the ranks and made his first-class debut on 5 July 2021, having started his cricket career at the U-14 level at Middlesex.
Moreover, in Middlesex’s opening match of the 2022 County Championship, he notched up his maiden first-class half-century, a career highlight. In addition, Josh de Caires is currently studying Economics at the University of Leeds.
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