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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.

Mind the gap Mike Atherton

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 Mike Atherton

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

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

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 Mike Atherton

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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Time's right for Ravi Mike Atherton

Time's right for Ravi

Mike Atherton says Ravi Bopara should be recalled for the fourth Test - but doesn't hold out much hope.

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Timid at the top Mike Atherton

Timid at the top

Michael Atherton said England need stronger management after their humiliating loss in Jamaica.

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