Gus Atkinson Shines in Stunning Test Debut for England

Gus Atkinson delivered a remarkable performance in his test debut for England by taking seven West Indies wickets for 45 runs. Atkinson expressed his astonishment at his own achievement and felt relieved not being in the limelight due to James Anderson's final test appearance. He remained calm and confident despite initial nerves.

Gus Atkinson, the new sensation in English cricket, produced a breathtaking performance in his test debut against West Indies. The debutant stunned everyone by taking seven wickets for just 45 runs, marking one of the most impressive starts by an English cricketer in the longest form of the game.

"I don't think it's really sunk in yet," Atkinson told reporters, visibly moved. "Seeing my figures on the board, it was a very special day. More than I could have dreamt for," he added.

Not being in the spotlight helped Atkinson focus, especially since the public was eager to witness James Anderson's final test appearance. "The focus was on Jimmy, so it was nice to go under the radar and just perform," Atkinson remarked, referring to the legendary cricketer who led the team onto the pitch for the last time at Lord's cricket ground.

Despite waking up with nerves, the debutant managed to keep calm. "My dad kept saying, 'It's the biggest day of your life,' but I tried to stay relaxed," he said with a laugh. The young bowler also drew confidence from previous matches at Lord's, helping him deliver a sensational performance in his first test of the summer.

(With inputs from agencies.)