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ENG vs WI, 1st Test: Atkinson steals spotlight in Anderson’s last game as England dominates West Indies on opening day

 

ENG vs WI, 1st Test: Atkinson steals spotlight in Anderson’s last game as England dominates West Indies on opening day


After dismissing West Indies for 121, England had assumed complete control by the close at 189 for three in its first innings with half-centuries from Zak Crawley (76) and Ollie Pope (57).


England’s Gus Atkinson celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies’ Joshua Da Silva.

England’s Gus Atkinson celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies’ Joshua Da Silva. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

England debutant Gus Atkinson stole the spotlight on the opening day of James Anderson’s farewell Test, claiming seven for 45 at Lord’s as the host took a 68-run lead over West Indies at stumps with seven wickets remaining.

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