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Michael “Mike” Atherton was a man of many nicknames. “Athers” was understandable and likely; “Dread” was perhaps a bit to the left. However, most ignominiously, Atherton was called “Cockroach” by his teammates. Perhaps they felt that he had bug-like features but, as England’s redoubtable opener during the 90s, Atherton was certainly a pest to opposing bowlers. He was England’s most wanted batsman in an era where England’s batting was often weak and spineless.