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'Advent Of WTC, T20 Style Batting Behind Quick Test Finishes': Michael Atherton
Bangladesh Mackay Test: Former England cricketer Michael Atherton opined on the shortened Test matches in this decade. Several Test matches have been finished in 2-3 days in the last few years, with a recent Australia-Bangladesh Mackay Test, which was completed in two days.
Atherton analysed the growing quick finishes in Test cricket, attributing it to several factors. Speaking on Sky Sports during the rain-delayed start to Day 3 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, the former English opener stated that T20 cricket's high-risk batting, bowlers getting an advantage in the World Test Championship period, the DRS technology and a good crop of fast bowlers are reasons for the quick finishes.
"If I give 4-5 reasons from the top of my head, we would go into each one: batting is higher risk now because of T20 cricket. If you take more risk, you have more chance of getting out. There's a good crop of fast bowlers around right now. DRS has had an impact; umpires are more likely to give LBWs.
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Exclusion Of Northern Venues For 2027 Ashes 'bizarre', Says Mark Butcher
Wales Cricket Board: Former England batter Mark Butcher has labelled the decision to leave iconic grounds Headingley and Old Trafford, based in the northern part of the country, off the schedule for the 2027 men's Ashes series as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘bizarre.’
‘I Love Your Country So Much’: Pietersen Sends Independence Day Wishes To Indian Friends
Happy Independence Day: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.
Brook’s Time As England’s Test Captain Will Come: Brendon McCullum
Wales Cricket Board: Former England red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brook’s time to lead the Test side will come in the future, despite him being overlooked for the top job following Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket.
New England Test Coach Stephen Fleming Approaches Hussey For Batting Coach Role: Report
While Australian David Saker: Newly-appointed England red-ball head coach Stephen Fleming has approached former Australian batter Michael Hussey to join his support staff as the team's batting coach, said a report by 7News Australia on Wednesday.
3rd ODI: India Will Need One Of Gill, Kohli Or Rohit To Get A Hundred, Says Broad
Sir Garfield Sobers: Former England pacer Stuart Broad believes India will require a monumental century from either skipper Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma if they are to successfully chase down England's mammoth 387/3 in the series-deciding third ODI here at Lord’s on Sunday.
2nd ODI: India Batters Are A Little Bit Worried About Playing The Short Ball, Says Bopara
On BBC Radio: Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara believes Indian batters have started to look ‘a little bit worried’ about tackling the short ball on English wickets, following them being bowled out for 233 in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday.
‘Biggest Mistake In Sport Is Letting A Bully Bully You,’ Says Pietersen On England’s FIFA WC Exit
New York New Jersey: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen criticised England's approach after their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, saying the Three Lions allowed the defending champions to impose themselves after taking the lead.
Ben Stokes Returns For Durham After England Retirement, Set For First One-day Appearance In 12 Years
South Northumberland Cricket Club: Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his competitive return to cricket when he turns out for Durham against Derbyshire in the opening round of the One-Day Cup, marking his first appearance since retiring from international cricket last month.
England Must Look To Try Extra Fast Bowler Ahead Of ODI World Cup, Says Stuart Broad
ODI World Cup: Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has urged the national team to immediately start playing an extra fast seamer to build necessary pace and depth ahead of the next ODI World Cup, warning that their 50-over flaws have been thoroughly exposed in their first ODI defeat to India.
Jonathan Trott Appointed Ireland Consultant Ahead Of Afghanistan ODI Series
Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Former England batter and ex-Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has been appointed as a short-term consultant with the Ireland men's team ahead of next month's ODI series against Afghanistan.
One-off Test: India Have Executed Basics Better To Dominate England, Says Mark Butcher
Mark Butcher: Former England batter Mark Butcher has lauded India’s absolute dominance in the ongoing one-off Test match at Lord’s, adding that the visitors had completely out-bowled England by executing the basics of the game much better.
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