Gus Atkinson is a fast-rising English pace bowler, known for his raw speed, breakthrough Test debut at Lord’s in 2024, and growing impact across formats.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson
- Born: 19 January 1998, Chelsea, London
- Age: 27 (as of 2025)
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
- Role: Bowler
- Domestic Teams: Surrey, Oval Invincibles, Desert Vipers, Sharjah Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
Career Highlights
- International Debuts:
- T20I: 1 Sept 2023 vs New Zealand
- ODI: 8 Sept 2023 vs New Zealand
- Test: 10 July 2024 vs West Indies
- Breakthrough Moment: On Test debut at Lord’s, Atkinson took seven wickets in an innings, finishing with 12 wickets in the match, instantly etching his name on the Lord’s honours board.
- World Cup 2023: Selected as a wildcard in England’s squad, clocked 95 mph in The Hundred, and impressed selectors with his pace.
- Recent Impact:
- Claimed a five-wicket haul vs India at The Oval in 2025, rattling their batting lineup.
- Scored his maiden Test century vs Sri Lanka at Lord’s in 2025, showing his potential as a lower-order contributor.
Career Stats (as of late 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | Wickets | Bowl Avg | Best Bowling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 418 | 22.00 | 118 | 56 | 27.4 | 7/45 | |
| ODI | 11 | 104 | 17.33 | 38 | 19 | 31.2 | 4/38 | |
| T20I | 4 | 10 | 10.00 | 8* | 6 | 25.6 | 4/20 | |
| First-Class | 37 | 912 | 19.82 | 118 | 120 | 29.1 | 7/45 |
Iconic Moment
Here’s Gus Atkinson celebrating his dream Test debut at Lord’s:
Why He Stands Out
- Extreme pace: regularly clocks 90+ mph, unsettling top batters.
- Versatility: effective in red-ball and white-ball formats.
- Big-match temperament: delivered on debut and in high-pressure series.
- All-round potential: his maiden century hints at a future as a bowling all-rounder.