TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Gus Atkinson makes history at Lord's on his debut as England lay down a marker on day one of the first Test against the West Indies England lead West Indies by 68 runs after an emphatic first day at Lord's By Lawrence Booth Published: 19:30, 10 July 2024 | Updated: 19:30, 10 July 2024 e-mail View comments Debutant Gus Atkinson gatecrashed James Anderson 's leaving party at Lord's, claiming stunning figures of seven for 45 as England blew away West Indies on day one of the first Test. The home of cricket was primed to pay tribute to Anderson, lining up for his country for the final time after a record-breaking 22-year career, but instead witnessed Atkinson kickstarting a new chapter in breathtaking fashion. In a true torch-passing moment, the Surrey paceman assumed centre stage as he toppled the tourists for 121.
Anderson belatedly got in on the act, dismissing number 11 Jayden Seales to end the innings and give a sellout crowd the moment they came for, but Atkinson well and truly stole the show. England had assumed complete control by the close, moving into a 68-run lead as half-centuries from Zak Crawley (76) and Ollie Pope (57) left them 189 for three. Mail Sport's LAWRENCE BOOTH provides Top Spin at the Test from Lord's.
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Gus Atkinson enjoyed a dream debut as he took seven England wickets against the West Indies Five and kicking for the Bazball bowlers Gus Atkinson became the fifth England bowler to take a five-for on Test debut in the Bazball era. .
