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Zak Crawley was dismissed for just 21 during England's first innings on day two of the third Test against New Zealand
Michael Atherton 15/12/24 8:30am

Atherton: England likely to remain loyal to Crawley despite poor form

Zak Crawley has one half-century in his past 13 innings but despite his poor run of form, England are likely to remain loyal to him, says Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.

England's Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope struggled during the 2-1 Test series defeat to Pakistan last month
Nasser Hussain 01/11/24 8:30pm

Hussain: England loyal but Crawley and Pope shouldn't get comfortable

England have chosen to stay loyal to their Bazball ways but Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain believes Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope should not get comfortable.

 Ben Stokes (Getty Images)
Michael Atherton 22/10/24 6:47am

Are spinning pitches Bazball's kryptonite?

As Pakistan and England prepare for the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton asks, "are spinning pitches Bazball's kryptonite?"

Michael Atherton 09/10/24 3:40pm

Atherton: Root has 'great chance' to surpass Tendulkar's Test record

Joe Root has a "great chance" of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer, according to former England captain Michael Atherton.

Michael Atherton 06/10/24 7:00am

Atherton: It's a very different England in searing Pakistan heat

Michael Atherton says to expect "a very different England" in their Test series vs Pakistan, labelling Brendon McCullum's squad more "inexperienced and raw".

Ben Duckett celebrates his century in the fifth ODI against Australia.
Michael Atherton 29/09/24 5:07pm

Atherton's England series review: Duckett, Salt, Carse verdicts

Michael Atherton says there are positives to take from England's 3-2 ODI series defeat to Australia, with Ben Duckett "perfect" for the top order.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum alongside captain Ben Stokes
Cricket 03/09/24 9:30pm

Nasser and Athers react to McCullum appointment

Michael Atherton has backed Brendon McCullum after he was announced as England's new white-ball head coach but believes a big challenge lies ahead.

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.

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