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Nicely timed
Michael Atherton says Pakistan's World Twenty20 triumph should give the country a much-needed lift.
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Hit where it hurts
England must learn the art of power hitting to avoid future World Twenty20 failures, says Michael Atherton.
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Out of this world!
Athers and the rest of our team run the rule over the best of the bunch as the World Twenty20 blasts off.
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Mind the gap
Mike Atherton says England must not let their momentum drain away between now and July's first Ashes Test.
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Out in the cold
The West Indies froze at Lord's as England took full advantage of conditions, says Michael Atherton.
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An order of merit
Mike Atherton says Graham Onions and Tim Bresnan both deserve a place in England's XI at Lord's.
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Drooping Flower
Mike Atherton says a one-day series defeat for England could end Andy Flower's head coach hopes.
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Quick verdict needed
England must decide if Steve Harmison has a Test future, says Michael Atherton, ahead of the fifth Test.
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