‘Ben Stokes Is Showing Attacking Mindset, While Pat Cummins Was Defensive’ Remarks Former England Captain Michael Atherton.

Ashes 2023 1st Test: Former England captain Michael Atherton recently provided insights into the captaincy styles of Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes during the ongoing Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Speaking about the opening Test, Atherton highlighted the differing approaches taken by the two captains.On the first day, England declared at 393/8, with Joe Root unbeaten on a remarkable 118 off 152 balls. However, Atherton observed that Cummins displayed a defensive approach by focusing on stopping runs rather than actively seeking wickets.

Atherton said “Every field change, every bowling change from Stokes, is about how to get a wicket. Every change from Cummins yesterday was about how to stop runs. It’s a fundamental shift,”