Gus Atkinson knows getting the balance right is important in a busy summer
The 27-year-old has claimed 52 wickets at an average of 22.15 in 11 Test matches for England.
Gus Atkinson is eager to play as much as possible for England in 2025 but knows being fresh for two big Test series will be key.
Surrey fast bowler Atkinson only made his Test debut last July, but has already claimed 52 wickets at an average of 22.15 across 11 red ball matches and also scored 118 against Sri Lanka.
After a hat-trick in New Zealand during the winter, Atkinson’s most recent international assignment was Brendon McCullum’s debut series as white ball head coach in India.
Three white ball appearances underlined Atkinson’s status as an all-format player and while England’s previously jam-packed schedule may be set to ease the 27-year-old is under no illusions this summer’s five-Test series with India and the Ashes at the end of the year are the main goals.
Atkinson said: “I’ve always been trying to chase playing back-to-back games and multiple games in a row for Surrey, so to be able to do it for England is nice and a positive.
