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...

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...

"Don't feel too strongly about being critical": Atherton on England's performance against India

Feb 27, 2024

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton feels it is hard to be too "critical" of the Three Lions' performance against India following their Test series...