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Pacer Gus Atkinson was added to the England squad ahead of its third Test match against India set to be held at Lord’s in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
The announcement came on Sunday, moments after India’s massive 336-run win over the host in the second Test at Edgbaston to level the series 1-1.
Atkinson was ruled out of the first two Tests of the series due to a hamstring injury picked up during England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May. The Surrey and England bowler has impressed in his 12 Tests thus far, taking 55 wickets at an average of 22.30.
Atkinson also holds an impressive record at Lord’s. He has taken 10 wickets in the two Tests he has played there at an impressive average of just 10.22. In his last outing at the ground against Sri Lanka, he took seven wickets (including a second innings five-for) and scored his maiden first-class century.
Atkinson’s arrival is a much-need boost to England’s pace bowling stocks after a bruising outing at Edgbaston. Aside from the trio of Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse that played in Birmingham, England have Jofra Archer, Sam Cook, and Jamie Overton in reserve.
