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Speedy solution
Speedy solution Mike Atherton

Speedy solution

England's batsmen must get to grip with Saeed Ajmal's pace, says Michael Atherton, and quickly.

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Hammer it home Mike Atherton

Hammer it home

Mike Atherton says England must be ruthless at the Oval to swell their lead at the top of the rankings.

Alarm bells for India Mike Atherton

Alarm bells for India

Mike Atherton says Ian Bell's promotion to No 3 comes at the most productive time of his career.

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Bound to endure Mike Atherton

Bound to endure

Mike Atherton says India will find it tough to turn things around against a close-knit England side.

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Balance transfer Mike Atherton

Balance transfer

England's out-of-kilter batting line-up has helped Sri Lanka earn the initiative, says Mike Atherton.

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All to arms Mike Atherton

All to arms

Mike Atherton fears the worst for Sri Lanka if they approach the Lord's Test with trepidation.

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England at the double Mike Atherton

England at the double

Mike Atherton says England should beat Sri Lanka and India in Test cricket this summer.

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Three and easy Mike Atherton

Three and easy

A trio of captains will help England cope with their congested fixture list, says Michael Atherton.

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