Mike Atherton was reappointed yesterday as England captain for the tours of Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Atherton, 28, has led England 35 times since taking over from Graham Gooch three years ago but won, only two series.
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Mike Atherton was reappointed yesterday as England captain for the tours of Zimbabwe and New Zealand
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