The selectors are likely to name the squad for the first Test of the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand this week, and Gus Atkinson is expected to be picked, so this blow left both the bowler and the team worried.
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Atkinson was batting for Surrey during the first innings when Tongue started bowling a hostile spell. The England fast bowler first struck Gus Atkinson on the helmet with a sharp bouncer. Medical staff immediately rushed in to check on him, but after some treatment, Atkinson decided to continue batting.
Gus Atkinson hit twice by Josh Tongue’s fiery deliveries before leaving the field
Soon after, the Surrey fast bowler walked off the field and later failed the concussion assessment. Because of the concussion protocols, Atkinson was officially ruled out of the match and replaced by Reece Topley as a substitute.
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Meanwhile, the injury scare could not have come at a worse time for the England team. They are already dealing with several fitness problems in the pace-bowling department ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, starting on June 4 at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
However, England captain Ben Stokes provided some positive news by returning to action for Durham. Stokes played his first County Championship match in almost two years and looked in good rhythm with the ball. The all-rounder picked up wickets in both innings.
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