The England pacer had already had an unbelievable first year in his Test career. He took 12 wickets on his Test debut, scored a century and took five wickets in the same match, and also completed a hat-trick. But injuries and inconsistent form made his next season much harder.
Despite all these issues, Atkinson still played an important role in England's first Test win in Australia in 15 years. He scored 28 runs from 35 balls, helping the England team with important lower-order batting. He also took 2 wickets for 28 runs in 14 overs.
The Ashes tour became a big learning experience for Atkinson. He felt Australia showed him just how high the standard of Test cricket can be. The speed of the pitch, the pressure from the crowd, and the quality of the batters made the experience completely different for him.
Australia gave Gus Atkinson a big reality check
Gus Atkinson was quoted as saying by The Telegraph Sports, “The Ashes was really disappointing. We all went in with such high hopes, and it didn’t work out. It was an awakening really. They just dominated us. After that first day, we were in a great position, but from there, we were always just fighting to be on level terms, just hanging in there. I didn’t feel like I bowled that badly, compared to my numbers. But I also wouldn’t say I bowled well.”
Gus Atkinson slams Stuart Broad for questioning his body language
During the Ashes 2025-26, former England pacer Stuart Broad questioned whether Atkinson's body language showed enough fighting spirit. But Atkinson does not believe he needs to change his personality on the field as he hits back at the legendary bowler for his remarks.
He does not want to spend his energy trying to look aggressive or celebrate every small moment, saying his main goal is to bowl well, take wickets, and help England win the match. Atkinson also does not feel the need to celebrate every wicket wildly.
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