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Don't get caught cold
Don't get caught cold Mike Atherton

Don't get caught cold

Mike Atherton warns England to expect some frenetic and tough warm-up games in South Africa.

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Pushed to the limit Mike Atherton

Pushed to the limit

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain say England can expect a rough ride on their tour of South Africa.

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White on the money Mike Atherton

White on the money

Winners' jackets and big bucks helped to make the Champions Trophy a success, says Michael Atherton.

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Inferior design Mike Atherton

Inferior design

Sri Lanka are the ideal prototype for a one-day team, says Michael Atherton, so England must beware on Friday.

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It's not all Oval yet Mike Atherton

It's not all Oval yet

Michael Atherton says England must cash in on Andrew Flintoff's final Test if they are to regain the Ashes.

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All or nothing Mike Atherton

All or nothing

Win this week's fourth Test and the Ashes are England's. But if they lose, says Michael Atherton, that's it.

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It's time to strike Mike Atherton

It's time to strike

England must press home their advantage at Edgbaston says Mike Atherton - if the rain allows.

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A gamble all round? Mike Atherton

A gamble all round?

Michael Atherton wonders how Andrew Flintoff's decision to quit Test cricket after the Ashes will play out.

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