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".

"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...

England not in control of what they are doing: Former captain Michael Atherton

Jul 01, 2023

"If you go back to last summer, England's approach is one of calculated aggression. Here, it seems to be all-out aggression, no matter what,"...

"You leave yourself at mercy of selectors...": Michael Atherton on James Anderson's disappointing Ashes 2023

Jul 31, 2023

Atherton opines that the pacer has every right to retire on his own terms, but feels that selectors would not nominate him purely for...

"Amazing player to watch": Atherton impressed by Brook's swift attack

May 23, 2025

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton is mesmerised by "amazing player" Harry Brook's enchanting outing with the bat on the second day of the one-off...