The England cricket team line up before leaving for Australia and the Ashes tour 1986/87, England, December 09, 1986

The England cricket team line up before leaving for Australia and the Ashes tour 1986/87

Bill Athey batting during the 1987 World Cup final
Bill Athey batting during the 1987 World Cup final••Getty Images
Bruce Laird takes a catch to dismiss Bill Athey off Len Pascoe, England v Australia, Centenary Test, Lord's, 5th day, September 2, 1980
Bruce Laird takes a catch to dismiss Bill Athey off Len Pascoe••Adrian Murrell/Getty Images
Bill Athey helps substitute keeper Bob Taylor put his pads on while Roland Butcher holds the gloves, England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 2nd day, July 25, 1986
Bill Athey helps substitute keeper Bob Taylor put his pads on while Roland Butcher holds the gloves••PA Photos