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Michael Atherton

England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Michael Vaughan fears Jofra Archer's Test career could be over
The pacemen is set to miss both the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series
19:20
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Supporters urged to join stars in backing fund to honour Bob Willis
Supporters are being asked to #BowlLikeBob and support a fund in his memory which will pay for research into prostate cancer.
May 19, 22:59
Nasser Hussain pictured in 2019
Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A look back at Joe Root's first 99 Tests for England
Joe Root is likely to break Alastair Cook's record of Tests as captain by the end of 2021.
Feb 1, 07:52
Dickie Bird makes his way to the stadium during the FA Cup Third Round match between Barnsley and Middlesbrough at Oakwell Stadium on January 3, 2015
On This Day: Dickie Bird announces retirement from umpiring
Dickie Bird umpired in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals.
Jan 12, 09:06
Kevin Pietersen at the 2005 Ashes
On this day in 2005: Kevin Pietersen inspires England to Ashes glory
The South African-born batsman helped guide his adopted nation to an historic victory against Australia at The Oval.
Sep 12, 09:06
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes star to put England in control against West Indies
Ben Stokes was also not out, albeit on 99 runs, come the lunch break.
Jul 17, 14:16
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Alastair Cook plays down suggestions he could step down as England captain
Alastair Cook plays down suggestions that he will quit the England captaincy at the end of the forthcoming five-match Test series against India.
Nov 8, 18:00
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Alastair Cook hints he may step down as England captain after India tour
Alastair Cook hints that he may step down as England captain following the five-match Test series against India.
Nov 8, 09:34
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Michael Atherton: 'Alex Hales picked due to aggressive style'
Former England skipper Michael Atherton says that adding Alex Hales to the Test squad is the right call.
Sep 17, 10:35
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Ricky Ponting to join Sky Sports' Ashes coverage
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting signs up to Sky Sports' punditry team for this summer's Ashes coverage.
Jun 10, 10:07
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England's opening matches at the last five World Cups
Sports Mole takes a look at England's last five opening matches at the Cricket World Cup.
Feb 14, 09:43
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Michael Atherton: 'England have made a bold move to remove Alastair Cook'
Michael Atherton believes that England have a made bold move to relieve Alastair Cook of the one-day captaincy ahead of the World Cup.
Dec 19, 20:26
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Michael Atherton: 'Kevin Pietersen is the best I've seen'
Former England captain Michael Atherton claims that Kevin Pietersen is the best English player he has ever seen.
Nov 19, 16:50
A general view of Old Trafford Cricket Club taken April 30, 2010
Michael Atherton: 'Australia lack qualities to win'
Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that Australia lack the qualities to win the current Ashes series.
Jul 31, 15:34
Matt Prior
Michael Atherton talks up Matt Prior's captaincy credentials
Michael Atherton believes that Matt Prior has the leadership qualities required should Andrew Strauss step down as captain of England.
Aug 23, 09:00
Kevin Pietersen
Michael Atherton: 'England will carry on without Kevin Pietersen'
Michael Atherton believes that England will continue to function without having Kevin Pietersen as part of the squad.
Aug 15, 13:48
Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff criticises Michael Atherton
Andrew Flintoff launches a verbal attack aimed at cricket pundit and former England captain Michael Atherton.
Jun 22, 02:12

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ChinaChina36261779
United StatesUnited States31363198
JapanJapan24111651
Great BritainGreat Britain18202058
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Friday's key events


HOCKEY
· Great Britain's women aim to secure their place on the podium as they face India in the bronze medal match (2.30am)
· Netherlands - silver medallists five years ago - and Argentina battle for the gold medal in the women's final (11am)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL
· The women's gold medal will be decided as Australia and USA go head to head (3.30am)

BOXING
· Lauren Price will be looking to add to Team GB's success in the ring when she takes on Nouchka Fontijn of Netherlands in the women's middleweight semi-final (6am)

DIVING
· Tom Daley already has one Olympic gold to his name in Tokyo, and he begins his bid for second in the men's 10m platform. Teammate Noah Williams is also involved in the preliminary round (7am)

CYCLING
· Jason Kenny's reign as sprint king may be over, but Jack Carlin looked strong in his bid to succeed his compatriot. He takes on Harrie Lavreysen in his sprint semi-final (8.10am), with the final taking place later in the day (10.35am)
· The women's madison makes its Olympic debut at the velodrome as Team GB duo Katie Archibald and Laura Kenny look to add another medal to their collections (9.15am)

FOOTBALL
· Hosts Japan will look to get themselves on the podium as they face Mexico in the men's bronze medal match (10am)
· The women's champions will be crowned as both Sweden and Canada aim to win Olympic gold for the very first time (1pm)

ATHLETICS
· The men's 5000m final includes Great Britain's Andrew Butchart, but most eyes will be on Ugandan world record holder Joshua Cheptegei (1pm)
· Team GB's Jodie Williams will hope to get on the podium in the women's 400m final, but defending champ Shaunae Miller-Uibo is favourite for gold while Stephenie Ann McPherson should challenge and Allyson Felix is bidding to become the most decorated female track and field athlete of all time (1.35pm)
· Netherlands' Sifan Hassan takes on leg two of her ambitious attempt at a Tokyo treble in a women's 1500m final which also includes Great Britain's Laura Muir and Faith Kipyegon of Kenya (1.50pm)
· A star-studded women's 4x100m relay final will see a Team GB quartet including Dina Asher-Smith look to upset defending champions USA and favourites Jamaica, who boast Elaine Thompson-Herah as she goes for her third gold of the Games (2.30pm)
· Great Britain and Jamaica will also be going for gold in the men's 4x100m relay final, and their medal hopes have been boosted by USA's failure to qualify (2.50pm)

> Today's schedule in full
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