England skipper Ben Stokes opened up Gus Atkinson`s success in his debut take a look at match by saying that he used Lord`s Cricket Ground`s slope to assert 12 wickets towards West Indies.
Gus Atkinson obtained the “Player of the Match” award for his stellar efficiency towards West Indies.
Speaking after the match, Ben Stokes stated that his facet put in a scientific efficiency with the willow and the ball. The skipper additionally hailed debutant Atkinson for his good begin within the longest format of the sport.
“Really good start. To come out and put in a performance like that is clinical with bat and ball. Great start to the summer. Before the game it was exciting the see the lads get caps. Two guys who have a very high ceiling, Gus with the ball and Jamie with bat and gloves were really good. He is incredibly skillful. He used the Lord`s slope to his advantage. 12 wickets in your first game is an incredible start and exciting,” Stokes stated.
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Following the retirement of fellow teammate, James Anderson, Ben Stokes stated that he has impressed many individuals along with his unbelievable profession.
“He has been an incredible inspiration to so many people. The wicket he has taken is absolutely phenomenal. Some times you can be lost for words. If you gave me 15 minutes I might still not be able to put it in words. Desire to get better is the stand out,” he added.
Coming to the primary Test match between England and West Indies, Anderson took the primary wicket of the day at Lord`s sending again Joshua Da Silva to all however put an finish to West Indies` struggle.
But whereas Anderson showcased his wares one remaining time, there was Gus Atkinson, on Test debut, who etched his identify onto the Lord`s Honours board with a ten-wicket haul – a correct handing over of the baton if ever there was one.
Earlier, England had taken a giant first-innings lead with 5 batters crossing the half-century mark in a complete of 371. Gus Atkinson`s seven-wicket haul had helped bowl West Indies out for 121 on day one of many Test match.
With a 250-run lead within the bag, England seamers fired away on day two to scale back West Indies to 6 wickets down by stumps. While Atkinson as soon as once more shone, Anderson set the tone with a peach that seamed again in to citadel Kraigg Brathwaite because the Three Lions beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Friday.
(With ANI Inputs)
Source: www.mid-day.com
