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Nasser Hussain believes that Test captain Ben Stokes could be the missing piece of the jigsaw for England's ODI team
Nasser Hussain 02/02/23 5:36pm

Will Stokes unretire for World Cup? 'He's the final piece of the jigsaw'

Nasser Hussain says Ben Stokes is the 'final piece to the jigsaw' as the England Test captain continues to be linked to a potential return to the one-day team.

England captain Ben Stokes celebrates with coach Brendon McCullum after the win in Multan
England in Pakistan 2022 12/12/22 9:28am

Hussain and Athers hail historic win | 'Amazing how much England have changed'

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have lavished praise on England after they wrapped up a historic series win in Pakistan.

England skipper Ben Stokes masterminded a superb first-Test victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi
Michael Atherton 08/12/22 6:00am

Stokes changing the face of Test cricket? | 'He wants to forget about convention'

Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes' bold approach to Test cricket is harnessing the strengths of this England team.

Ben Stokes took the new ball alongside Ollie Robinson after tea
Michael Atherton 04/12/22 1:44pm

Atherton: Stokes 'one of England's most significant captains'

Ben Stokes will go down as one of England's 'most significant captains', says Michael Atherton as the Sky Sports pundit praises his declaration in Rawalpindi.

The pressure is on England captain Jos Buttler to produce the goods against New Zealand at the Gabba on Tuesday
Michael Atherton 31/10/22 2:00pm

Athers: England reluctant to panic change I Buttler has to stamp his authority

Michael Atherton says England will keep the same balance but they need their top order firing if they are to stand any chance of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Crawley was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for nine on day two at Edgbaston
Nasser Hussain 02/07/22 7:05pm

'Crawley a real test for the Stokes-McCullum England era'

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton assess Zak Crawley, how long England can stick with him and what he needs to change after the opener's Test struggles continued.

Michael Atherton 23/06/22 1:23pm

Atherton: Yorkshire racism scandal shows game needs better leadership

The Yorkshire racism scandal which Azeem Rafiq exposed has shown the lack of leadership both at the county and within the ECB, says Michael Atherton.

Ben Stokes has won two from two since taking over as England's Test captain
Michael Atherton 15/06/22 6:00am

'Incredible England turnaround shows value of leadership'

After England went from one win in 17 Tests to two in two games, Michael Atherton says the turnaround is a 'lesson in the value of leadership'.

Harry Brook, Yorkshire (Getty Images)
Michael Atherton 28/05/22 7:00am

Athers: I'd play Brook instead of Bairstow | 'He'll never be in better form'

Michael Atherton believes Harry Brook should make his Test debut against New Zealand, saying the Yorkshire batter "will never be in better form".

Michael Atherton 12/05/22 4:19pm

Atherton: McCullum a 'bold and inspiring' hire | Stokes combination key

Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton says Brendon McCullum is a "bold and inspiring choice" as England's new men's Test coach.

Ben Stokes was appointed England's new Test captain last Thursday
Michael Atherton 02/05/22 9:00am

Atherton: Stokes can mould Test team until coach appointed

With Ben Stokes preparing to meet the media for the first time as England captain, Michael Atherton is excited at the thought of him putting his stamp on the Test team.

Ben Stokes has been confirmed as Joe Root's successor as England captain
Nasser Hussain 28/04/22 6:00pm

'England have winner in charge of Test team'

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton react to Ben Stokes being named as Joe Root's successor and discuss the role he plays in bringing success back to England's Test team.

England bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the MCC law changes
Cricket 09/03/22 2:39pm

Broad: Mankad requires zero skill | Athers: Stigma should be on batter

Stuart Broad has questioned the MCC's decision to legitimise 'Mankading' after claiming it requires "zero skill", while Michael Atherton has backed the change.  

Atherton and Warne - long-time adversaries on the pitch and colleagues in the Sky Sports commentary booth
Michael Atherton 04/03/22 9:10pm

Atherton: Warne had raw cricketing intelligence in spades

Michael Atherton gives his reaction to Friday's news of the passing of Shane Warne - a long-time adversary on the pitch and colleague in the commentary booth.

England men's Test captain Joe Root (L) and vice-captain Ben Stokes
Michael Atherton 08/02/22 7:00am

Atherton: England and Root must take responsibility

Michael Atherton says Joe Root and his England team need to take responsibility for their poor performances over the winter.

Joe Root's team failed to reach 300 once in an Ashes series they lost 4-0
Michael Atherton 17/01/22 8:25am

Atherton: Change a must after 'Ashes tour from hell'

Michael Atherton says it is 'inconceivable' that there will not be big changes after England's 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia.

Stuart Broad is now second on England's list of all-time Ashes wicket-takers
Michael Atherton 06/01/22 11:21am

'Broad most dangerous with a point to prove'

Stuart Broad’s five-wicket haul on his return to the England side for the fourth Ashes Test showed he is a bowler to be feared when he has a point to prove.

England's Jonny Bairstow trudges off after his dismissal for five as the tourists slid to an innings defeat at the MCG (Associated Press)
Michael Atherton 28/12/21 1:18pm

Athers: County overhaul can help fix England's brittle batting

Michael Atherton believes the domestic game needs an overhaul in the wake of England's Ashes humiliation.

England find themselves 2-0 with their selection in both Tests widely questioned
Michael Atherton 20/12/21 4:35pm

'England outplayed and selection made no sense'

Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Rob Key reflect on what has been going wrong for England and why after another heavy defeat.

Joe Root was struck shortly before being dismissed late on day four
Michael Atherton 19/12/21 2:19pm

Root praised for bravery; England set to go two down?

England's hopes of salvaging a result from the second Ashes Test are all-but over after Joe Root's late dismissal, according to former captain Michael Atherton.

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