Gus Atkinson Record: England bowler Gus Atkinson has created history. Gus Atkinson has taken two wickets so far in the third Test match against New Zealand (NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test).
While taking two wickets, Gus Atkinson has created a record that has created a stir in world cricket.
Gus Atkinson Creates History in Test Cricket
Gus Atkinson has become the second bowler in the 147-year history of Test cricket to have a record of taking 50 wickets in the debut year of his career.
Before him, such a feat was achieved by Australia’s Terry Alderman in the year 1981, when he was successful in taking a total of 54 Test wickets in the first year of his career.
Let us tell you that England’s Atkinson was successful in completing this special feat by playing 11 Test matches this year. Atkinson made his Test debut on 10 July 2024 by playing a Test against West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Who has taken the most wickets in the first calendar year of a career?
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England vs New Zealand: Atkinson Shines as New Zealand Battles on Day 1
Apart from this, talking about the Test match, England won the toss and decided to bowl first. At the same time, New Zealand had scored 261 runs for 7 wickets in 76.5 overs in their first innings till the time of writing this news.
Captain Tom Latham has played an innings of 63 runs off 135 balls, while Kane Williamson was dismissed after scoring 44 runs.
50 Wickets in Debut Year: Atkinson Joins Elite Test Bowling Club
Atkinson has reached the second position in the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the first calendar year of their career. Terry Alderman is at number one.
At the same time, West Indies’ Curtly Ambrose is at number three in this case, who took 49 wickets in the first calendar year of his career.
Jasprit Bumrah made his Test debut in 2018 and took 48 wickets in the year 2018. England’s Shoaib Bashir took 47 wickets in his debut year.
