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Andy Flower was England head coach between 2009 and 2014
Michael Atherton 30/07/24 3:05pm

Athers: Flower 'the outstanding candidate' for England white-ball job

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton describes former England head coach Andy Flower as "the outstanding candidate" to take over from Matthew Mott in leading the white-ball team.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes will lead his side against the West Indies at home this summer
Michael Atherton 30/06/24 6:00pm

Athers: England's Test selection shows they'll continue to take risks

England's 'interesting' Test squad selection is further proof that captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum will continue 'take risks', says Michael Atherton.

England's captain Ben Stokes will not feature for the T20 World Cup this year
Michael Atherton 03/04/24 6:00am

Atherton: Stokes decision not a surprise

Ben Stokes' decision to omit himself from selection for the T20 World Cup does not come as a surprise says Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.

England's captain Ben Stokes after his side fell to a five-wicket defeat to India in the fourth Test
Michael Atherton 27/02/24 6:00am

Atherton: England criticism unfair after series loss to India

Michael Atherton says criticism of England in their 3-1 loss to India is "unfair" and doesn't show the full picture of how competitive the series has been.

Anderson is five wickets away from 700 in Test cricket
Michael Atherton 06/02/24 6:00am

Atherton: Anderson one of England's greatest sportspeople

James Anderson "has to be in the conversation" as England's greatest-ever sportsperson, says Michael Atherton.

England debutant Shoaib Bashir celebrates his maiden Test wicket as he removes India captain Rohit Sharma
Michael Atherton 02/02/24 2:00pm

Athers: Bashir's Test start couldn't have gone better

Michael Atherton hailed Shoaib Bashir's 'nerveless' display on debut as the 20-year-old off-spinner took two wickets on day one of the second Test against India.

Off-spinner Bashir only linked up with England on the final day of the first Test after visa issues
Michael Atherton 01/02/24 2:30pm

Remarkable pick follows remarkable win as England look to pounce on India

Michael Atherton says Shoaib Bashir's selection for the second Test is "remarkable" as England aim to "turn the screw" on an injury-hit India.

Tom Hartley struggled on his England debut, India picking apart his spin bowling as he leaked runs
Michael Atherton 25/01/24 2:25pm

'The Stokes way' - Athers defends skipper's faith in debutant Hartley

Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton was not surprised to see Ben Stokes putting his faith in his players after Tom Hartley had a difficult day on debut.

Virat Kohli is to miss the first two Test matches between India and England for personal reasons
Michael Atherton 24/01/24 3:40pm

Atherton: England's task in India 'a lot easier' with Kohli missing

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton on England's bold team selection for the first Test in India, the absence of Virat Kohli and the challenge the hosts pose to 'Bazball'.

England's Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are two figures whose one-day international futures are up in the air
Michael Atherton 12/11/23 7:00am

Atherton: England do not need a complete reset

Michael Atherton believes there is no need for a reset of the England one-day cricket set-up, despite the holders being knocked out of the World Cup with a whimper.

Ben Stokes' return to England's ODI squad as a specialist batter means Harry Brook makes way
Michael Atherton 16/08/23 5:21pm

Atherton: Brook 'the unlucky one' as Stokes returns to England ODI squad

Michael Atherton sees Harry Brook's omission from England’s ODI squad as an unfortunate consequence of Ben Stokes' return.

of England of the West Indies during day five of the Fourth Test match between England and the West Indies at the Riverside Ground on June 19, 2007 in Chester-le-Street, Durham, England
Cricket 28/06/23 11:42am

Atherton: County pathways should be free | Hussain: Report 'damning'

Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton spoke to Sky Sports News, reflecting on the ICEC's 'damning' report into English cricket.

Michael Atherton feels the decision to include Jonny Bairstow to replace Ben Foakes is the right call especially after his impressive summer last year
Michael Atherton 16/05/23 7:00pm

Atherton: Bairstow over Foakes is 'right call' for England

Jonny Bairstow's return to the England squad in place of Ben Foakes for the Test match against Ireland was the 'right call,' says Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton.

David Warner has been included in Australia's 17-man squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and first two Ashes Tests
Michael Atherton 19/04/23 3:57pm

Atherton: Australia had to go with Warner but England will pressure him

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton looks at why Australia have gone with David Warner and whether England will target him in the Ashes.

Nasser Hussain believes that Test captain Ben Stokes could be the missing piece of the jigsaw for England's ODI team
Nasser Hussain 02/02/23 5:36pm

Will Stokes unretire for World Cup? 'He's the final piece of the jigsaw'

Nasser Hussain says Ben Stokes is the 'final piece to the jigsaw' as the England Test captain continues to be linked to a potential return to the one-day team.

England captain Ben Stokes celebrates with coach Brendon McCullum after the win in Multan
England in Pakistan 2022 12/12/22 9:28am

Hussain and Athers hail historic win | 'Amazing how much England have changed'

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have lavished praise on England after they wrapped up a historic series win in Pakistan.

England skipper Ben Stokes masterminded a superb first-Test victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi
Michael Atherton 08/12/22 6:00am

Stokes changing the face of Test cricket? | 'He wants to forget about convention'

Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes' bold approach to Test cricket is harnessing the strengths of this England team.

Ben Stokes took the new ball alongside Ollie Robinson after tea
Michael Atherton 04/12/22 1:44pm

Atherton: Stokes 'one of England's most significant captains'

Ben Stokes will go down as one of England's 'most significant captains', says Michael Atherton as the Sky Sports pundit praises his declaration in Rawalpindi.

The pressure is on England captain Jos Buttler to produce the goods against New Zealand at the Gabba on Tuesday
Michael Atherton 31/10/22 2:00pm

Athers: England reluctant to panic change I Buttler has to stamp his authority

Michael Atherton says England will keep the same balance but they need their top order firing if they are to stand any chance of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Crawley was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for nine on day two at Edgbaston
Nasser Hussain 02/07/22 7:05pm

'Crawley a real test for the Stokes-McCullum England era'

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton assess Zak Crawley, how long England can stick with him and what he needs to change after the opener's Test struggles continued.

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