England quick bowler Gus Atkinson is doubtful for the first Test against India beginning June 20 at Leeds because of a hamstring damage, in accordance with a report.
India and England will have interaction in 5 Test matches over the subsequent couple of months.
“Bowler Gus Atkinson is a doubt for the first Test against India later this month because of a right hamstring strain — adding to England’s injury concerns among their seamers,” a report in BBC learn.
The 27-year-old sustained the damage throughout the one-off Test against Zimbabwe final month, which dominated him out of the just-concluded ODI sequence against West Indies, which England received 3-0.
Atkinson has taken three five-wicket hauls in his 12 Tests and stays a significant cog in England’s bowling division.
If Atkinson fails to get better in time, it would a giant blow for England, who’re already scuffling with accidents to Mark Wood and Olly Stone. To add to it, Jofra Archer’s return to Test cricket has additionally been delayed by a thumb damage.
Published – June 04, 2025 01:07 pm IST
