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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Gus Atkinson's historic ton sees him join an iconic list

30/08/2024 10:15 PM | Click to read full article

The right-arm pacer now joins the likes of Sir Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff, Ben Stokes as the players with their names etched on both, batting and bowling honours boards at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Atkinson's 7-wicket haul against West Indies saw him etch his name in the bowler's section of the famous board, and today, with a magnificent ton against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test match, he now gets his name written in the batter's section as well.

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