Were England right to hand the white-ball captaincy to Harry Brook over Ben Stokes? Michael Atherton explains why he thinks so...
Michael Atherton said England "left the worst until last" in Jos Buttler's swansong as captain after they were humbled by South Africa to exit the ICC Champions Trophy.
Brendon McCullum "has got his hands full" with England following his team's disappointing Champions Trophy exit against Afghanistan, believes Michael Atherton.
Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain voice their concerns over the England bowling attack, and Jofra Archer's form and fitness, ahead of a crucial clash with Afghanistan.
Michael Atherton believes England can take encouragement from the recent Test series between Australia and India as they prepare to face both teams in the next 12 months.
Zak Crawley has one half-century in his past 13 innings but despite his poor run of form, England are likely to remain loyal to him, says Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.
England have chosen to stay loyal to their Bazball ways but Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain believes Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope should not get comfortable.
As Pakistan and England prepare for the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton asks, "are spinning pitches Bazball's kryptonite?"
Joe Root has a "great chance" of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer, according to former England captain Michael Atherton.
Michael Atherton says to expect "a very different England" in their Test series vs Pakistan, labelling Brendon McCullum's squad more "inexperienced and raw".
Michael Atherton says there are positives to take from England's 3-2 ODI series defeat to Australia, with Ben Duckett "perfect" for the top order.
Michael Atherton has backed Brendon McCullum after he was announced as England's new white-ball head coach but believes a big challenge lies ahead.
Sky Sports' Michael Atherton describes former England head coach Andy Flower as "the outstanding candidate" to take over from Matthew Mott in leading the white-ball team.
England's 'interesting' Test squad selection is further proof that captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum will continue 'take risks', says Michael Atherton.
Ben Stokes' decision to omit himself from selection for the T20 World Cup does not come as a surprise says Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.
Michael Atherton says criticism of England in their 3-1 loss to India is "unfair" and doesn't show the full picture of how competitive the series has been.
James Anderson "has to be in the conversation" as England's greatest-ever sportsperson, says Michael Atherton.
Michael Atherton hailed Shoaib Bashir's 'nerveless' display on debut as the 20-year-old off-spinner took two wickets on day one of the second Test against India.
Michael Atherton says Shoaib Bashir's selection for the second Test is "remarkable" as England aim to "turn the screw" on an injury-hit India.
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton was not surprised to see Ben Stokes putting his faith in his players after Tom Hartley had a difficult day on debut.
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