Joe Root has backed Gus Atkinson to play a key role in shaping England’s fast-bowling attack following James Anderson’s emotional farewell at Lord’s. Anderson played his final Test for England after a glittering career that featured 704 wickets in the five-day format – more than any other quick in history. England batter Root labelled Anderson …
The stage was set for James Anderson to have one final hurrah in his last Test but the limelight was taken away by a debutant – Gus Atkinson. Not that Anderson would mind that much as Atkinson put England in the driver’s seat on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s. …
By Hugh Lawson Quietly confident Atkinson says debut was ‘more than I could have dreamt for’ {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} LONDON, – Gus Atkinson said he was still digesting his own stunning test debut for England on Wednesday, after he took seven West Indies wickets for 45 runs – one of the best starts by …