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.

IPL 13: Rohit Sharma should be India's T20 captain, says Michael Vaughan

Nov 11, 2020

Dubai [UAE], November 11 : Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has vouched for Rohit Sharma being made the Indian captain in the shortest format...

"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...

"He looked completely nerveless": Michael Atherton praises debutant Shoaib Bashir

Feb 03, 2024

India and England are locking horns in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. Bashir had an impressive day as he got the prized scalp of...

Were caught napping after very little preparation: Atherton on England's dreadful defeat against SA

Sep 03, 2025

Former captain Michael Atherton minced no words while unleashing a scathing tirade on England for being "caught cold and napping" during the opening ODI...