Meet Michael Atherton's Wife, Isabelle de Caires: Marriage and Children


Michael Atherton, a renowned cricket historian, is married to Isabelle de Caire. The former England cricket captain turned journalist has two sons with his wife. Isabelle de Caire, the granddaughter of former West Indian cricketer Frank De Caires, is also well-known in her own right.

Michael Andrew Atherton, born in Failsworth, Lancashire, England on March 23, 1968, is a former England international cricketer. He took on the leadership of England at the age of 25, leading the team to 54 consecutive test victories. Despite battling ankylosing spondylitis, Atherton played a crucial role as England’s batting anchor during the team’s inconsistent performance. After concluding his career with 115 Test and 54 ODI appearances, Atherton retired following the 2001 Ashes series.

After retiring, Michael Atherton found success in the media. He was named Sports Journalist of the Year in March 2010 and also served as a commentator for India’s victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Known for his straightforward, impartial, and entertaining cricket commentary, Michael rose to prominence in the media.

Isabelle de Caires: Michael Atherton’s Wife

Isabelle de Caires is the wife of Michael Atherton, a former England cricketer and prominent cricket reporter for The Times. The couple first met in Guyana while Michael was working on his monograph. They have two sons, with the elder one, Josh, following in his father’s footsteps to become a professional cricketer. Not much is known about their youngest child. Isabelle, born in Guyana to David and Doreen de Caires, also has a brother named Brendan.

Her grandfather, West Indies test cricket star Frank De Caires, was also a renowned cricketer. Despite being married to a well-known athlete and broadcaster, Isabelle prefers to stay out of the public eye. It’s worth noting that she and her mother, Doreen, are trustees and founding members of Moray House Trust, established in memory of her father, David, who passed away in 2008. David, a Guyanese attorney, was also the founder and editor-in-chief of Starbroek News.

Joshua Michael De Caires

Joshua Michael de Caires, the son of former England captain Michael Atherton, has followed in his father’s footsteps to pursue a professional cricket career. Born on April 25, 2002, in Paddington, London, England, Josh is an opening batsman for Middlesex Cricket Council Club. He made his first-class debut on July 5, 2021, and achieved his maiden first-class half-century in Middlesex’s opening game of the 2022 County Championship. Currently, Josh is studying Economics at the University of Leeds.

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