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...

"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...

'Don't doubt his credentials but going to be a big challenge': Atherton on McCullum's appointment as England's white ball coach

Sep 04, 2024

After Brendon McCullum was appointed as the head coach of England's white-ball teams, former England cricketer Michael Atherton said that it will be a...

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...