Michael Atherton criticizes one-dimensional Ashes series due to lack of spin bowling

Michael Atherton believes the Ashes series has become one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling, caused by pitches favoring fast bowlers and the omission of specialist spinners by both teams.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

January 6, 2026

Michael Atherton speaking about the Ashes series becoming one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling with both teams favoring fast bowlers on grass-heavy pitches