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Test of resilience
Test of resilience Mike Atherton

Test of resilience

Mike Atherton says New Zealand must patch up some old batting wounds before the second Test.

Don't get caught cold Mike Atherton

Don't get caught cold

Mike Atherton says England should have the whip hand over New Zealand at an 'arctic' Lord's.

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James the great

Michael Atherton says it will be a 'fantastic achievement' for James Anderson to reach 300 Test wickets.

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England 'too lax'

Mike Atherton says England batted with 'an element of complacency' against New Zealand in Dunedin.

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Kiwi crushers

Mike Atherton expects England to expose New Zealand and dominate their three-match Test series.

Finishing off the job Mike Atherton

Finishing off the job

Mike Atherton says England can wrap up an historic series win in India even if injury rules out Steven Finn.

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Cook the key

India must get Alastair Cook out early if they are to have any hope of drawing the series, says Athers.

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End of an era

England were impressive but day four showed why India must make dramatic changes, says Athers.

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