Gus Atkinson had a dream start to his England career, but the Ashes in Australia gave the young fast bowler a really tough experience. After a brilliant debut season in 2024, Gus Atkinson had a tough 2025 season as he found the level of Test cricket in Australia even tougher than he expected.
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.
Gus Atkinson missed four of England's five Tests against India because of injury. He was then left out after the first two Ashes Tests before returning to the team against Australia. However, the fast bowler suffered another injury at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.
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.
However, the England fast bowler did not bat and bowled only 5 overs and gave away 20 runs in the second innings against Australia at the MCG because of a hamstring injury. Amid this, Ian Healy criticises Allan Border Medal ceremony after Travis Head's win.
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
Atkinson also realized that he was still learning how to bowl to some of the world's best batters. He had to understand the right lengths and find ways to create pressure against players he had not faced before.
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.”
The Englishman added, “I felt I was learning on the job a bit, with lengths and bowling at these batters for the first time. I spoke to my dad after the first day and said, 'Wow, that is the highest standard of cricket I have ever experienced.’ Bowlers were charging in, the pace of the pitch, and the crowd. It was unbelievable. The whole thing was a different level.”
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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