Michael Atherton

'This Is Bazball': Michael Atherton Makes Fun Of Ben Stokes Giving Harry Brook An Over During Day 1 Of 1st Ashes Test

Bazball is a aggressive style of play in Tests that England have adopted under head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. Atherton saw a funny side to it when Brook, a part-timer, was given the ball on Day 2 of the match.

Jun 17, 2023, 18:37 PM IST

Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli, Brian Lara and other captains with THIS huge record

The Pakistan captain Babar Azam surpassed the great Don Bradman, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting and Brian Lara en route to scoring an epic 196 against Australia.

Mar 17, 2022, 06:53 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand is strongest team in all formats right now, says Michael Atherton

Over the past few years, the Black Caps have proved themselves to be a force in all three formats. They reached the final of the ODI World Cup in 2019, losing to England on boundary count and are the holders of the inaugural World Test Championship title.

Nov 11, 2021, 12:15 PM IST

Former England captain Michael Atherton calls for change to batsman-friendly laws

Atherton's comments came after England set West Indies a mammoth target of 418 in the fourth ODI in Grenada, with the hosts falling just short in a thrilling chase with 389. 

Mar 01, 2019, 17:31 PM IST

Former England captains criticise Kagiso Rabada ban

South Africa are already missing paceman Dale Steyn for the whole series with a shoulder injury and on Saturday fellow seamer Vernon Philander was taken to hospital for an x-ray after being hit on the hand during his innings of 52. The x-ray showed no bones were broken.

Jul 08, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

CT 2017: When Sourav Ganguly was trolled by Michael Atherton during India-Sri Lanka match

During India's match against Sri Lanka in ICC Champions Trophy, Sourav Ganguly found himself in an embarrassing situation as Mike Atherton recalled his shirt-waving celebration.

Jun 09, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Bangladesh vs England: Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain lament England spin, hail Mehedi Hasan

When Hasan ended the match by having last man Steven Finn lbw for a duck it meant England, 100 without loss at tea on the third day, had collapsed to 164 all out.

Oct 31, 2016, 23:26 PM IST

Mohammad Amir should get good reception since he has served his time: Michael Atherton

In the practice match against Somerset, Amir was back to his usual best as he bamboozled the batsmen with his late swing on a green pitch.

Jul 08, 2016, 11:10 AM IST