Overview
- Broad said Atkinson’s body language is not that of a Test bowler in the heat of battle and urged him to address it.
- He balanced the critique by praising Atkinson’s pace, seam movement, swing and consistency, noting his sub-25 career average.
- Atkinson managed six wickets in three Ashes Tests before a Melbourne hamstring injury ruled him out of the fifth match in Sydney.
- The final Test begins January 4 with England trailing 3–1 and short of frontline pace options after injuries to Mark Wood and Jofra Archer.
- Broad shared a practical tip drawn from Tiger Woods, advising Atkinson to keep his eyes above the horizon to project resilience under pressure.