Gus Atkinson Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Wandsworth
Age: 26 Years
Height: 6' 2"
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full name | Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson |
Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
Physical Stats & More | |
[1]Desert Vipers Height | in centimeters- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in feet & inches- 6’ 2” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 70 kg in pounds- 154 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 13 Inches |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Cricket | |
International Debut | ODI- On 8 September 2023 against New Zealand at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales Test- Did not make yet T20- On 1 September 2023 against New Zealand at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, England |
Jersey Number | #37 (England) #37 (Surrey) |
Domestic/State Team | School Cricket • Bradfield College (2013-2016) • Bradfield College Under-17 (2015) • Bradfield Waifs (2017-18) FC/List-A/T20 • Surrey Under-13 (2011) • Surrey Under-14 (2012) • Surrey Under-15 (2013) • Surrey Under-17 (2015) • Surrey Second XI (2016) • Surrey All Stars (2016) • Hampshire and Surrey Second XI (2018) • Surrey (2020-present) Club Cricket • Spencer Cricket Club (2014, 2016) The Hundred • Southern Brave (2021) • Oval Invincibles (2022, 2023) International League T20 (ILT20) • Desert Vipers (2023) Abu Dhabi T10 League • Northern Warriors (2022, 2023) Pakistan Super League (PSL) • Islamabad United (2023) Indian Premier League (IPL) • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) (2024) Other team • England (2023-present) |
Coach/Mentor | • Shaun Seigert • Darren Lehmann |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
Records | • Bowler with the best bowling figures on T20I debut (4 wickets for 20 runs) |
Awards | • Most Improved Player of the Year Award at Surrey's End of Season Awards in 2021 • Most Improved Player of the Year Award at The Surrey Supporters' Club Awards in 2023 |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 19 January 1998 (Monday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 26 Years |
Birthplace | Wandsworth, Chelsea, London, England |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
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Nationality | British |
Hometown | Wandsworth |
School | Bradfield College, Bradfield |
College/University | Did not attend |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. [2]Facebook - Gus Atkinson |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Father- Edward Tom Atkinson (Founder of Padjet, living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2010) Mother- Caroline Atkinson (Died in a car accident on 11 December 2020) |
Siblings | Brother- Barnaby Atkinson (Younger) Sister- Isobel Atkinson (Younger, nicknamed Izzie, holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Fashion Journalism) |
Other Relatives | Paternal Grandmother- Diana Atkinson |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs 1 crore (approx. £94 thousand) [3]IPL Auction Note: This income is for his 2024 season IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gus Atkinson
- Gus Atkinson is an English cricketer who became famous when he made the record for the best bowling performance on his T20I debut for England. He is regarded as one of the most talented pacers for his fast bowling speed and variations.
- He was interested in cricket since his childhood and used to play cricket in his locality. He trained with different coaches inclduing Shaun Seigert, R66T Academy High-Performance Director, and Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy in Adelaide, Australia in 2016.
- He played cricket for different teams for a decade from 2011 to 2022 which included many age group teams for Surrey. Three successive stress fractures in his back in 2017, 2018, and 2019 halted his progress as he failed to play cricket consistently and perform well in different competitions.
- He made his first-class debut for Surrey on 8 August 2020 against Essex in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. On 28 August 2020, he made his Twenty20 debut for Surrey against Sussex in the 2020 T20 Blast Tournament.
- On 22 July 2021, he made his List A debut for Surrey against Yorkshire in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup. In 2022, he played for Surrey during the 2022 County Championship and helped them win the tournament.
- On his ODI debut in 2023, he conceded 47 runs in 7 overs but failed to take any wickets.
- He made a record for England on his T20I debut in 2023 by taking 4 wickets for 20 runs.
- He played 3 matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India and took 4 wickets at an average of 36.50, a strike rate of 36.00, and an economy rate of 6.08.
- In 2024, he was a member of the touring English squad during their 5-match test series against India. When he was asked about his preparation for the series, he warned Indian players and said that he would dismiss them with short balls and sharp spells.
- In 2021, he helped the Southern Brave team to win the 100-ball tournament The Hundred.
- In the second season of the International League T20 (ILT20) in 2024, Tymal Mills was selected as an alternative for Atkinson as he could not play for Desert Vipers due to being on national duty; he played for them in the 2023 season.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired him for Rs 1 crore (approx £94 thousand) against his base price of Rs 1 crore during the 2023 auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
- England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) signed him with a two-year central contract in October 2023 which was for both, red-ball (test) and white-ball (ODI & T20I) formats.
- Gus Atkinson often drinks alcoholic beverages whenever he celebrates any win or parties with his friends.
- His childhood picture went viral in 2021 in which he was seen sitting between Andrew Flintoff and James Anderson.
- Many cricket experts and commentators have drawn similarities between the bowling action and attitude of Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer. His bowling speeds are often clocked more than 90 mph (144 kph). , His fastest delivery during the 2023 season of The Hundred Tournament was recorded at 95 mph (kph). [4]The Tribune
- Whenever he is free, he often travels to different countries.
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