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Atherton proposes ICC stop Scheduling Pakistan vs India matches

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LONDON:  Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should stop scheduling matches between Pakistan and India in future global tournaments. Atherton said his proposal was prompted by the tense situation that arose during the recent Asia Cup, emphasizing that ICC events should not include fixtures between the two … Read more

Michael Atherton says ‘Cruel if England don’t get the opportunity to win Test’

Michael Atherton

England are in a strong position to win the match. Atherton believes it would be cruel if England are denied the chance to win. Joe Root is optimistic that England can get some cricket. Michael Atherton, the ex-captain of England, expressed his concern about the potential unfairness if bad weather prevents Ben Stokes and his … Read more

WATCH: Wasim Akram bowls inswing to dismiss England great Michael Atherton

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Akram dismisses Atherton with his inswing. He has taken 502 ODI wickets. Many of the renowned players took part in the celebrity charity match. Wasim Akram is renowned for his swing and seam bowling. In his international career, he took 414 Test wickets and 502 ODI wickets. His two-way swing made him nearly unplayable. Pakistan’s … Read more

“Let him give the job his all for a short period of time”: Michael Atherton

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Michael Atherton, a former England captain and well-known commentator, has stated that Ben Stokes, the newly-appointed Test captain, should not be considered as a long-term red-ball leader. Stokes, who had previously served as Joe Root’s deputy, was the overwhelming favourite to manage a struggling side that had won just one of their previous 17 games. … Read more

PAK VS AUS: ‘going to be a challenge for both the batting line-ups,’ says Michael Atherton

Michael Atherton

PAK VS AUS: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that hitters will face a struggle during Australia’s upcoming tour of Pakistan. The Test squad for the three-match series has been announced by Cricket Australia (CA). The fact that Australia will be sending a nearly full-strength team to Pakistan, according to the 53-year-old Atherton, is fantastic … Read more

PAK VS AUS: Allan Border, Wasim Akram, and Michael Atherton talk about Australia’s tour to Pakistan

Allan Border, Wasim Akram, and Michael Atherton

PAK VS AUS: Three veterans of cricket from three different continents – Australia’s Allan Border, Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, and England’s Michael Atherton – talk about Australia’s first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, which will take place from March 4 to 5, and will include three Tests, three ODIs, and one T20I. Border played in … Read more