Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gus Atkinson

Discover the career path of Gus Atkinson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Gus Atkinson is an English professional cricketer, known for his role as a right-arm fast bowler and batsman. He currently plays for both Surrey and the England national team. His career is defined by his contributions to both batting and bowling, making him a valuable all-rounder in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 2020: First-Class and Twenty20 Debuts for Surrey

On August 8, 2020, Gus Atkinson made his first-class debut for Surrey in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. He then made his Twenty20 debut for Surrey on August 28, 2020, in the 2020 t20 Blast.

July 2021: List A Debut for Surrey

On July 22, 2021, Gus Atkinson made his List A debut for Surrey in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.

April 2022: Bought by Oval Invincibles

In April 2022, Gus Atkinson was bought by the Oval Invincibles for the 2022 season of The Hundred.

August 2023: First Senior England Call-Up

On August 16, 2023, Gus Atkinson received his first senior England call-up for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand.

September 2023: Named in England Squad for 2023 Cricket World Cup

In September 2023, Gus Atkinson was named in the England squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.

September 2023: T20I Debut Against New Zealand

On September 1, 2023, Gus Atkinson made his T20I debut against New Zealand in the second T20I of the four-match series, achieving figures of 4/20, the best by an England men's bowler on T20I debut.

September 2023: New Multi-Year Contract Extension at Surrey

On September 18, 2023, Gus Atkinson signed a new multi-year contract extension at Surrey.

December 2023: First Call-up to England Test Squad

In December 2023, Gus Atkinson received his first call-up to the England Test squad for their tour of India.

2023: Retained by Oval Invincibles

In 2023, Gus Atkinson was retained by the Oval Invincibles for the 2023 season of The Hundred.

February 2024: Withdrawal from IPL Contract

In February 2024, Gus Atkinson withdrew from his £95,000 IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders after discussion with the England and Wales Cricket Board, who were keen to manage his workload.

June 2024: Named in Test squad for West Indies tour

On June 30, 2024, Gus Atkinson was named in the Test squad for the West Indies tour.

July 2024: Test Debut at Lord's

On July 10, 2024, Gus Atkinson made his Test debut in the first Test at Lord's, taking seven wickets in the first innings and five in the second. His match figures of 12/106 were the best by an England debutant in 134 years.

August 2024: Maiden First-Class Century at Lord's

On August 30, 2024, Gus Atkinson scored his maiden first-class century in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, reaching his hundred off 103 balls. He also took five wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings.