The Yorkshire racism scandal which Azeem Rafiq exposed has shown the lack of leadership both at the county and within the ECB, says Michael Atherton.
After England went from one win in 17 Tests to two in two games, Michael Atherton says the turnaround is a 'lesson in the value of leadership'.
Michael Atherton believes Harry Brook should make his Test debut against New Zealand, saying the Yorkshire batter "will never be in better form".
Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton says Brendon McCullum is a "bold and inspiring choice" as England's new men's Test coach.
With Ben Stokes preparing to meet the media for the first time as England captain, Michael Atherton is excited at the thought of him putting his stamp on the Test team.
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton react to Ben Stokes being named as Joe Root's successor and discuss the role he plays in bringing success back to England's Test team.
Stuart Broad has questioned the MCC's decision to legitimise 'Mankading' after claiming it requires "zero skill", while Michael Atherton has backed the change.
Michael Atherton gives his reaction to Friday's news of the passing of Shane Warne - a long-time adversary on the pitch and colleague in the commentary booth.
Michael Atherton says Joe Root and his England team need to take responsibility for their poor performances over the winter.
Michael Atherton says it is 'inconceivable' that there will not be big changes after England's 4-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia.
Stuart Broad’s five-wicket haul on his return to the England side for the fourth Ashes Test showed he is a bowler to be feared when he has a point to prove.
Michael Atherton believes the domestic game needs an overhaul in the wake of England's Ashes humiliation.
Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Rob Key reflect on what has been going wrong for England and why after another heavy defeat.
England's hopes of salvaging a result from the second Ashes Test are all-but over after Joe Root's late dismissal, according to former captain Michael Atherton.
Mike Atherton on his sympathy for 'underprepared' England and why he had no issue with leaving out James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Mike Atherton believes New Zealand have proven themselves to be the best team in the world across all formats after reaching another ICC final with victory over England.
England's well-drilled attack combined with their array of potent batters and inspiring skipper makes them a T20 side to be feared in any conditions, says Mike Atherton.
Michael Atherton says Pakistan have been motivated by New Zealand and England's aborted tours of the country.
Mike Atherton reckoned England had come close to producing a 10-out-of-10 performance in their T20 World Cup opener against West Indies.
Mike Atherton says his sympathies are with cricket fans as negotiations over the result of the cancelled fifth England vs India Test continue.
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