Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson, also popularly referred to as “Gus Atinkson”, has been in the highlights recently for his iconic seven-wicket haul against West Indies at Lord’s in London. England’s debutant pace sensation, Gus Atinkson, picked up a total of three wickets in four balls, leaving the West Indies batting lineup all-wrecked.
With a formidable “7/45”, Atkinson successfully registered the third-best bowling figure for an England debutant bowler in the test format. Although the match was supposed to be a tribute to James Anderson who was playing his career’s last test match against West Indies at Lord’s, Gus undoubtedly stole the show with his annihilating bowling attack against West Indies.
Let’s have a look at Gus Atkinson’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family and much more
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Gus Atkinson’s Biography
Real Name: Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson
Nickname: Gus Atkinson
Profession: Professional English Cricketer
Nationality: British
Religion: Christianity
Hometown: Wandsworth
Net Worth: $3 Million (approx.)
Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Playing Role: Bowler
Gus Atkinson Physical Status
Height: 1.88m
Weight: 70 Kg
Body Measurements: Chest – 40 Inches, Waist – 32 Inches, Biceps – 13 Inches
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde
Gus Atkinson Personal Life :
Date of Birth: 19 January 1998 (Monday)
Place of Birth: Wandsworth, Chelsea, London, England
Zodiac: Capricorn
School: Bradfield College, Bradfield
College: Not Attended
Highest Educational Qualifications: N/A
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Food Habits: Non-Vegetarian
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Hobbies: Traveling, Playing Golf
Gus Atkinson Cricket Life :
Jersey Number: #37 (England), #37 (Surrey)
ODI Debut: England vs New Zealand in 2023 at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales
Test Debut: England vs West Indies in 2024 at the Lord’s, London
T20 Debut: England vs New Zealand in 2023 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, England
Coach/ Mentor: Shaun Seigert, Darren Lehmann
Gus Atkinson Family Life :
Mother’s Name: Caroline Atkinson
Father’s Name: Edward Tom Atkinson
Sibling’s Name: Barnaby Atkinson (Brother), Isobel Atkinson (Sister)
Paternal Grandmother: Diana Atkinson
Marital Status: Unmarried
Relationship Status: Gus Atinkson is Single
Children’s Name: N/A
Gus Atkinson’s Net Worth
As of July 2024, Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson also referred to as “Gus Atkinson” has a whopping net worth of an estimated 3 Million dollars.
| Cricketer’s Name | Gus Atkinson |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Net Worth in INR | 25 Crore INR |
| Salary at Islamabad United | $170,000 per year |
Gus Atkinson Car Collection
Since Gus has recently kick-started his cricketing career, there’s no testament to his car collection in the public domain as of now. However, with his annihilating bowling style and growing prominence in England’s cricket squad, it’s safe to assume that the young lad has an extremely flourishing cricketing career ahead of him.
Atkinson Brand Endorsements :
However, as of July 2024, Gus hasn’t officially signed any brand endorsement contracts with any brands. However, owing to his growing popularity and fame after his seven-wicket haul against West Indies at the Eng vs WI test series 2024, numerous brands have already started eyeing the young cricketer for highly lucrative brand endorsement deals and sponsorships.
Gus Atkinson Career Bowling Statistics:
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 1 | 2 | 156 | 106 | 12 | 7/45 | 12/106 | 8.83 | 4.07 | 13.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ODIs | 9 | 9 | 382 | 388 | 11 | 2/28 | 2/28 | 35.27 | 6.09 | 34.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 3 | 3 | 53 | 84 | 6 | 4/20 | 4/20 | 14.00 | 9.50 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Gus Atkinson Achievements :
- Gus was honored with the “Most Improved Player of the Year” Award at Surrey’s End of Season Awards in 2021.
- Atkinson was also honored with the “Most Improved Player of the Year” Award at the “Surrey Supporters’ Club Awards” in 2023.
- The sensational English pace bowler holds the record for boasting the best debut bowling figures in the T20I format i.e. “4/20”.
- After a successful seven-wicket haul at the recent “Eng vs WI” test series 2024 at the Lord’s, Gus has registered third best bowling figure for an England debutant bowler in the test format.
- Atkinson was a part of England’s cricket team during the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India and he successfully picked up a total of four wickets in three matches at a strike rate of 36.00 and an economy rate of 6.08, proving his caliber to dominate the opponent team in the international cricket formats.
Lesser-Known Facts About Gus Atkinson That You Probably Don’t Know:
- Gus Atkinson lost his mother, Caroline Atinkson in a tragic car accident in 2020.
- Atkinson played a major role in the formidable victory of the Southern Brave team at “The Hundred”; A hundred balls tournament.
- Atkinson often consumes alcohol while commemorating his victories and achievements along with his teammates and friends.
- Atkinson is often compared with the legendary bowler, Jofra Archer for his pace deliveries that often clock more than 90 mph.
- Atkinson is extremely fond of traveling and keeps sharing his vacation anecdotes on his social media pages with his fans and followers.
Also Read: James Anderson’s Historic 700 Wickets: A Tribute to 20 Years of Test Cricket
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