Michael Atherton picks Joe Root as current best in world ahead of Kohli, Smith

Dec 09, 2024

Former cricketer Michael Atherton has deemed Joe Root "unquestionably" the best in the world as of now.

"He is an absolute champion": Atherton lauds Root on becoming England's leading run-getter in Tests

Oct 09, 2024

Former cricketer Michael Atherton heaped praise on Joe Root for becoming England's leading run-getter in Tests and called the 33-year-old an "absolute champion".

Root's technical adjustment has made him less vulnerable to lbw, says Atherton

Aug 15, 2021

London [UK], August 15 : Former England batsman Michael Atherton reckons that the technical adjustments made by Joe Root has now made him less...

Michael Vaughan hails Joe Root, calls him 'best role model'

Apr 15, 2022

London [UK], April 15 : Former England captain Michael Vaughan lavished praises on batter Joe Root after the latter stepped down as the skipper...

"It is right to clear the brain": Atherton backs England over Noosa trip ahead of Adelaide Ashes Test

Dec 11, 2025

The former England cricketer Michael Atherton defended the Ben Stokes-led team for their trip to Noosa in Queensland despite being 2=- in the ongoing...

Root breaks Vaughan's record of most Test runs by England batter in calendar year

Dec 10, 2021

Brisbane [Australia], December 10 : England skipper Joe Root on Friday broke the record of former captain Michael Vaughan after smashing most runs in...