Angus Atkinson, often called Gus Atkinson, is an English professional cricketer. He plays for Surrey in county cricket and represents England at the international level.
Atkinson came into the spotlight in 2023 when he was picked as a surprise selection for England’s ODI World Cup squad. He made his international debut just a month before the tournament began. His selection was based on strong performances for Surrey in the County Championship and a standout spell in The Hundred, where he bowled at speeds close to 95 mph and troubled Jos Buttler.
Atkinson made his Test debut at Lord’s against the West Indies on 10 July 2024. In that match, he took seven wickets in the first innings and five in the second, finishing with match figures of 12 for 106. These were the best figures by an England Test debutant in 134 years, and his performance placed his name on the Lord’s honors boards.
Gus Atkinson Records and Achievements
Gus Atkinson received his first senior England call-up on 16 August 2023 for the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand. He made his T20I debut on 1 September 2023 and took 4 for 20, which remains the best bowling figures by an England men’s bowler on T20I debut.
On 30 August 2024, Atkinson scored his maiden first-class century in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, reaching 100 off 103 balls. He became only the sixth player at the ground to take five wickets in an innings, ten wickets in a match, and score a century. His hundred was also the sixth fastest at Lord’s in Test history based on balls faced.
In December 2024, Atkinson took a hat-trick in a Test match against New Zealand, becoming the first England bowler to do so in Tests since 2017. He was named England Player of the Year at the 2024 Cricket Writers’ Club Awards. He was also selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2025.
Gus Atkinson Career Stats
In Test cricket, Atkinson has bowled in 29 innings and taken 66 wickets. His best bowling figures in Tests are 7 for 45. With the bat in Tests, he has played 22 innings and scored 425 runs. He has one Test century, has hit 44 fours, and has hit 12 sixes.
In One Day Internationals, Atkinson has bowled in 11 innings and taken 13 wickets. His best ODI figures are 2 for 28. In ODI batting, he has played 8 innings and scored 104 runs, including 16 fours and 2 sixes.
In T20 Internationals, he has bowled in 4 innings and taken 6 wickets. His best T20I bowling figures are 4 for 20, with one four-wicket haul. As a batter in T20Is, he has played 2 innings and scored 10 runs.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 29 | 66 | 7/45 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| ODIs | 11 | 13 | 2/28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 4 | 6 | 4/20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 22 | 425 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 12 |
| ODIs | 8 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| T20Is | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gus Atkinson’s Personal Life
Atkinson is a tall fast bowler who was educated at Bradfield College. He earned a professional contract with Surrey in October 2017 after performing well for the club’s second team. He made his way into Surrey’s first team in 2020 and played his first List A match in 2021.
He suffered a major personal tragedy in 2020 when his mother, Caroline, died in a car crash. She played a key role in his early cricket journey, often pushing Surrey to keep faith in him when his progress stalled. At that time, Atkinson was also dealing with repeated stress fractures in his back. His father, Ed, was working overseas.
Gus Atkinson Contract
Atkinson has been awarded an England Men’s Central Contract as part of the 2025 contract announcements released on November 4, 2025. He has been given a two-year central contract. His contract will begin with the upcoming Ashes series, confirming England’s long-term plans for him across formats.
Atkinson has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Surrey County Cricket Club. The deal was confirmed on September 18, 2023, along with similar extensions for Ben Foakes and Cam Steel. Surrey did not disclose the exact length of Atkinson’s contract.
FAQs
Q. How fast can Gus Atkinson bowl?
A. Gus Atkinson can bowl up to around 95 mph, which is about 153 km/h. He regularly bowls in the 135–145 km/h range.
Q. Is Atkinson playing in the IPL?
A. No. Atkinson went unsold in the IPL 2026 auction.
Q. What happened to Gus Atkinson’s mother?
A. Gus Atkinson’s mother, Caroline Atkinson, was killed in a road accident. The driver responsible was later sentenced to prison.
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