Michael Atherton contested KL Rahul's assessment of the Headingley pitch as "dodgy," while Michael Atherton acknowledged some inconsistent bounce but deemed it manageable for a fifth-day track. Atherton believes the pitch favors chasing, citing its history and the fast outfield due to the dry summer.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-tour-of-england/ind-vs-eng-day-5-pitch-report-michael-atherton-takes-a-dig-at-kl-rahul-says-headingley-track-doesnt-/articleshow/122044989.cms