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Latest news on Gus Atkinson, an English professional cricketer who made his national team debut in 2023 and was shortly after named in England's World Cup squad.
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- Male
- February 19, 1998
- England
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- 'Atkinson is on an upward curve'
- Pundits applaud Atkinson's action
As debuts go, Gus Atkinson's was up there in dream territory.
The Surrey fast bowler ripped through New Zealand at Emirates Old Trafford, picking up 4-20 from 2.5 overs as he achieved the best figures by an England men's bowler on debut in a T20 international.
That bodes well looking ahead to the 50-over format with Atkinson in England's World Cup squad for this autumn's tournament in India as Jos Buttler's side continue to be deprived of Jofra Archer.
•Gus Atkinson takes four wickets as England rout New Zealand
•Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, second T20 international
•England vs New Zealand - as it happened in Manchester
Bairstow, whose unbeaten 86 from 60 balls helped England rack up 198-4 before Atkinson's spell skittled New Zealand for 103, said: "We know the raw pace he has got, which is scary for any opposition.
"For him to take four wickets on debut will be a huge confidence boost. There is pressure on when you debut but you could see from his face how he handled that, he took everything in his stride.
Speaking ahead of Friday's second T20 in Manchester, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton said: "Atkinson has eye-catching pace. He bowled an unbelievably fast spell against Buttler in The Hundred [for Oval Invincibles against Manchester Originals].
"I think his game has gone up a level this year. He feels confident in his body at last having gone through many injuries as a young player and is bowling quicker than before.
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Aug 2, 2023 · Gus Atkinson has that most precious commodity in cricket - pace. The Surrey bowler's rise to prominence over the past year might best be defined by that one small but crucial word.
Aug 15, 2023 · Gus Atkinson’s raw pace has changed his life in an instant – England’s heads will be turned. Yas Rana. Aug 15, 2023 3 minute read The Hundred Men 2023. It’s no exaggeration to say that when the number 95 popped up in neon lights it was instantly a life-changing moment for Gus Atkinson.
