Former England opener Michael Atherton gave India’s and Rahul Dravid’s examples as Brendon McCullum ready to coach the England team across formats. On Tuesday, McCullum was appointed the white-ball coach as well with the veteran holding the reins of the Test side since mid-2022 as well. He will succeed Matthew Mott, who stepped down following […]

Former England captain Michael Atherton has paid an emotional tribute to Graham Thorpe, his teammate, who passed away recently. Saying Thorpe was a fierce and unflinching competitor in the field, Atherton described him as a sensitive teammate. However, the cricket world was shocked by the sudden demise of Thorpe on August 5 as well. An […]

Former England captain Michael Atherton said that Andy Flower could once again step into England’s coaching role and be successful in it. However, Matthew Mott has resigned from his position as the white-ball coach for England and Atherton feels Andy Flower could be the best person. The former Zimbabwe cricketer has coached the England team […]

In the aftermath of Joe Root’s unconventional shot in the third Test against India, former England skipper Michael Atherton has clarified that Root doesn’t adhere to specific instructions from Brendon McCullum or Ben Stokes. Root’s attempted reverse scoop in Rajkot drew criticism, prompting calls for a return to a more traditional approach. Contrary to the […]

England’s five-match Test tour of India began on a high note with a victory in Hyderabad, but consecutive defeats in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot have put them on the back foot. With the series standing at 2-1 in favor of India, the team faces challenges, especially in the bowling department. While spinners were anticipated to dominate, […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has weighed in on the ongoing struggles of Jonny Bairstow in the Test series against India, suggesting that the team should consider dropping him for the upcoming Ranchi Test to “protect the player” amidst his poor form. Bairstow, who has been playing solely as a specialist batter, has had a […]

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton added that Ben Stokes wasn’t aware of how tight the single which cost him his wicket on Day 4 due to a run-out. The England captain was found short of his ground towards the end of the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam on Monday. With 179 more runs to […]

England, defying all odds, have stunned India in the first Test of their five-match series, taking a crucial 1-0 lead. While the initial days saw India in control, a dramatic turnaround by the visitors secured them an improbable victory, leaving former England captain Michael Atherton stunned and calling the result “unexpected” and “unbelievable.” This unexpected […]

Former captain Michael Atherton said that England have a great chance to take another lead on their 1-0 series lead against a weak Indian team. However, England registered one of their most famous overseas wins in the series opener in Hyderabad. And, they will try to do it once again. “England have moved from heavy […]

In the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad, the Indian batters displayed generosity by squandering their wickets, according to Michael Atherton. While most Indian batsmen, except Ravichandran Ashwin, made promising starts, none were able to convert them into centuries. Despite playing with intent, they perished in their quest for quick runs. Opening batsman […]