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 record 54 Test matches. 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.
Graham Paul Thorpe is a former English cricketer who played for England internationally and Surrey domestically. A left-handed middle-order batsman and slip fielder,he appeared in 100 Test matches.
Alan Philip Eric Knott is a former cricketer who represented England at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). Knott is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric characters in cricket and as one of the greatest wicket-keepers ever to play the game. He was described by cricket journalist Simon Wilde as "a natural gloveman,beautifully economical in his movements and armed with tremendous powers of concentration".
David Clarence Boon is an Australian cricket match referee,former cricket commentator and international cricketer whose international playing career spanned the years 1984–1996. A right-handed batsman and a very occasional off-spin bowler,he played first-class cricket for both his home state Tasmania and English county side Durham. Boon was a part of the Australian team that won their first world title during the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
Sir Andrew John Strauss is an English cricket administrator and former player,formerly the Director of Cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). He played county cricket for Middlesex,and captained the England national team in all formats of the game. A fluent left-handed opening batsman,Strauss favoured scoring off the back foot,mostly playing cut and pull shots. He was also known for his fielding strength at slip or in the covers.
Mark Alan Butcher is an English cricket commentator and former English Test cricketer,who played county cricket for Surrey from 1992 until his retirement in 2009. He was a left-handed batsman,and occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler who was also capable of bowling off spin.
Jason Jonathan Roy is an English cricketer who plays for England in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket,and previously played for the Test team. In domestic cricket,he represents Surrey,and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues,including for Gujarat Lions,Delhi Daredevils and the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League and Paarl Royals (SA20).
Joseph Edward Root,is an English international cricketer,who plays for the English cricket team and formerly captained the Test team. He also represents Yorkshire in English domestic cricket. Root is currently the leading run-scorer among all active batsmen and the tenth highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket. He was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup where he top scored for England.
Benjamin Andrew Stokes is an English international cricketer who is the captain of the England Test team and plays for the England team in ODIs and T20Is. In domestic cricket,he represents Durham and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues around the world. He was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup.
Rory Joseph Burns is an English cricketer who has played internationally for the England Test cricket team. In domestic cricket,he captains Surrey in first-class and List A cricket.
Alexander Zak Lees is an English professional cricketer who plays internationally for the England Test cricket team. In domestic cricket,he represents Durham,captaining the ListA and t20 teams.
Mark Andrew Wood is an English cricketer who plays internationally for England in all formats. In domestic cricket,he represents Durham,and has played for Chennai Super Kings and for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.
Keaton Kent Jennings is a South African-born English cricketer who captains Lancashire County Cricket Club and has represented England.
Thomas Kevin Curran,is an English cricketer who represents England in Test matches,One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. He plays for Surrey County Cricket Club in English domestic cricket. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder. He made his international debut for England in June 2017. He is the son of former Zimbabwe international cricketer Kevin Curran,and the brother of both Northamptonshire CCC batsman Ben Curran and England and Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran.
Michael Gertges Neser is an Australian professional cricketer. In domestic cricket,he represents Queensland,and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League,as well as Glamorgan in the County Championship,Royal London One-Day Cup and T20 Blast. He made his international debut for Australia in June 2018.
Daniel William Lawrence is an English professional cricketer who plays internationally for the England Test cricket team. In domestic cricket,he represents Essex. Lawrence made his Test debut in 2021. He plays as a right-handed middle-order batsman,and occasional offbreak bowler.
Samuel Matthew Curran is an English cricketer who plays for England in all formats. In domestic cricket,he represents Surrey,and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues. On 23 December 2022.
Oliver John Douglas Pope is an English professional cricketer who plays for the England cricket team and Surrey County Cricket Club. He is a right-handed batter who occasionally plays as a wicket-keeper. He made his Test debut in 2018.
Emma Louise Lamb is an English cricketer who plays for Lancashire Women,North West Thunder and Manchester Originals,and has previously played for Lancashire Thunder. Lamb is a batting all-rounder,and bowls off spin. She made her international debut for the England women's cricket team in September 2021.
