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'.
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.
Michael Atherton sees Harry Brook's omission from England’s ODI squad as an unfortunate consequence of Ben Stokes' return.
Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton spoke to Sky Sports News, reflecting on the ICEC's 'damning' report into English cricket.
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.
Sky Sports' Michael Atherton looks at why Australia have gone with David Warner and whether England will target him in the Ashes.
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.
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have lavished praise on England after they wrapped up a historic series win in Pakistan.
Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes' bold approach to Test cricket is harnessing the strengths of this England team.
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.
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.
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.
The Yorkshire racism scandal which Azeem Rafiq exposed has shown the lack of leadership both at the county and within the ECB, says Michael Atherton.
After England went from one win in 17 Tests to two in two games, Michael Atherton says the turnaround is a 'lesson in the value of leadership'.
Michael Atherton believes Harry Brook should make his Test debut against New Zealand, saying the Yorkshire batter "will never be in better form".
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton says Brendon McCullum is a "bold and inspiring choice" as England's new men's Test coach.
With Ben Stokes preparing to meet the media for the first time as England captain, Michael Atherton is excited at the thought of him putting his stamp on the Test team.
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton react to Ben Stokes being named as Joe Root's successor and discuss the role he plays in bringing success back to England's Test team.
Stuart Broad has questioned the MCC's decision to legitimise 'Mankading' after claiming it requires "zero skill", while Michael Atherton has backed the change.
Michael Atherton gives his reaction to Friday's news of the passing of Shane Warne - a long-time adversary on the pitch and colleague in the commentary booth.
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