Mike Atherton

Highlights cricket score and updates, Ashes 2017, Australia vs England, 4th Test, 5th day in Melbourne

Catch all the live updates of the day five of the Boxing Day Test between England and Australia. Steve Smith's men lead the Ashes 3-0

Ashes 2017: Steve Smith says there will be no let-up in bouncers against English tail-enders in Melbourne Test

Australia captain Steve Smith says his fast bowlers will continue to bombard England's tailenders with short-pitched deliveries despite claims their beleaguered batsmen deserve more protection from the umpires.

India vs England: Alastair Cook will aim a repeat of 2012, both as batsman and captain

Alastair Cook's runs against India in 2012-13 was a massive part in England's amazing 2-1 Test series win, a win that was a big feather in his captaincy cap

U-19 World Cup: Confident, unfazed 17-year-old Armaan Jaffer is set for his biggest test yet

There is an air of confidence about Armaan's batting that he also exudes when he speaks. This is the biggest test of his career so far — he doesn't shy away in admitting it — but he isn't over-thinking it and hasn't overloaded himself with a cluttered mind.

Under-19 World Cup a wonderful opportunity for young players: Dravid, Smith and Atherton

Cricket greats Rahul Dravid, Michael Atherton and Graeme Smith are looking forward to the ICC U-19 World Cup, saying the tournament gives the young players the chance to test themselves against the best in their age group.

Eden curator shooes away Atherton from the pitch

The incident happened during the net session of the Indian cricket team.

Let's hope Indian cricketers aren't 'resting' too much

To be number one in anything – art or business or sport – or life – is a comittment to excellence which develops its own ebb and flow.