Michael Atherton

Michael Atherton

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Michael Atherton is a former England cricketer and captain, renowned for his skill as an opening batsman. Following his playing career, he became a prominent cricket commentator and journalist.

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Michael Atherton, another England captain and teammate of Smith’s, described him as 'an extremely strong and tough batter.'

Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at 62 | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-04
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Michael Atherton, another England captain and teammate of Robin Smith’s, told Sky Sports: 'As a cricketer, he gave the impression of an extremely strong and tough batter.'

England cricketer Robin Smith dies
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-04
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Michael Atherton, a former England captain, commented on the potential impact of Cummins' absence on the upcoming Ashes series.

Cummins injury shakes up Australia's Ashes planning
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-10
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Former England cricket team captain Michael Atherton suggested that the ICC should not hold matches between Pakistan and India during events.

آئی سی سی ایونٹس کے دوران پاک بھارت میچز کا انتظام نہیں کرنا چاہیے: سابق انگلش کپتان
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-10-06
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Former England skipper Michael Atherton said it has been a privilege to watch Root's milestones.

Root climbs to second on all-time Test list as England dominate India - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
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Former England captain Michael Atherton commented on Akash Deep's injury during the match.

EXCLUSIVE | IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah or Akash Deep? Team India forced to rotate duo for final two Tests | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-20
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Michael Atherton recalls the emotional moments in cricket while discussing the ongoing Test series.

'You don’t need 22 robots': Nasser Hussain defends fired-up Mohammed Siraj, sees shades of 2005 Ashes in India vs England series | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-19
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Michael Atherton engaged in a conversation with Shastri about Siraj's character during the match.

IND vs ENG: Ravi Shastri shocks fans by calling Team India star a 'joker' on Live TV | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-10
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Michael Atherton mentioned the young cricketer Vaibhav Surya Banshi during the commentary.

২৯ ছক্কা মেরে রেকর্ড গড়া সূর্যবংশী প্রথম ইংল্যান্ড সফরে কেমন করলেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-07-09
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Former England captain Michael Atherton is not satisfied with the format of the championship.

चर्को आलोचनाबीच टेस्ट च्याम्पियनसिप- खेलकुद
Kantipur·NepalNepal· 2025-06-14
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Former England captain Michael Atherton stated that 'everyone knows the WTC in its present guise is flawed'.

‘Flawed’ World Test Championship reveals cricket’s underlying problems - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-10
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Michael Atherton, who played against Richards as a young cricketer, later wrote: 'What presence!'

The Joy of Six: spine-tingling sporting entrances | Sport
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
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Former England skipper Michael Atherton called out India’s advantage by playing all their matches in Dubai.

Cricket integrity has been hit for six but it’s no big deal for players - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04
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Michael Atherton provided the pitch report confirming expectations of turn and assistance for spinners.

IND vs AUS: Australia make two changes against unchanged India as Steve Smith opts to bat in Champions Trophy semi-final | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-04
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Former England skipper Michael Atherton called out India's advantage in the tournament.

Cricket integrity has been hit for six but it’s no big deal for players - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04
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Michael Atherton referred to India's matches in the Champions Trophy as an advantage.

سنیل گواسکر نے انگلینڈ کے سابق کپتانوں کو آڑے ہاتھوں لے لیا
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-02
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Michael Atherton, another former England skipper, said stepping down would be the right call after their failure at major International Cricket Council events.

Buttler to assess role as England captain after Champions Trophy exit
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-02-28
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Michael Atherton questioned the advantage India has by playing only in Dubai.

India slammed for one-venue ‘farce’ in Champions Trophy - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-26
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Michael Atherton was mentioned in the context of discussing India's advantage in the tournament.

Fact vs Fiction: What did Pat Cummins say on India in Champions Trophy? | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-26
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Michael Atherton termed India playing all their matches at one venue in Dubai as an 'undeniable advantage.'

India gaining 'undeniable advantage' playing only in Dubai? Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton think so |
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-25
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Michael Atherton commented on the current state of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry following India's recent victory in Dubai.

Champions Trophy 2025: Michael Atherton on India-Pakistan rivalry, Men in Blue playing all matches in Dubai | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-02-25
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