ECB pulls Gus Atkinson out of final encounter

Gus Atkinson won’t be obtainable for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred 2024 closing at Lord’s, London on Sunday, August 18 after the ECB has pulled him out of the summit conflict forward of England’s three-match house Take a look at sequence towards Sri Lanka, beginning Wednesday, August 21.

Atkinson had a dream debut Take a look at sequence final month as he scalped 22 wickets towards the West Indies throughout three matches and received the Participant of the Collection award. In The Hundred 2024, the right-arm pacer performed just one sport, towards Trent Rockets, and recorded figures of 0/28 off 10 balls. 

“Gus has been withdrawn, which is sort of comprehensible. It is disappointing for him however Saqib Mahmood has been phenomenal for us all match and confirmed his class the opposite night time. He’ll keep within the facet,” Sam Billings, the Invincibles’ captain, was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

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The Invincibles may even be disadvantaged of the providers of Spencer Johnson, who’s out resulting from damage, however Tom Curran will return after being rested on Wednesday.

England’s red-ball skipper Ben Stokes just lately tore his hamstring whereas enjoying for Northern Superchargers. In consequence, he has been dominated out for the remainder of the summer time. ECB subsequently withdrew Chris Woakes from the match, although Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett (each Birmingham Phoenix) and Jordan Cox (Invincibles) can be found this weekend forward of the primary Take a look at. The cricket-governing physique is taking a safety-first strategy after Stokes’ damage as they’re getting set for a busy cricketing schedule within the coming months.

“Jordan shall be obtainable and I feel that is nice for him. I have been in that place earlier than the place as a younger participant, you get withdrawn and miss out on enjoying time. For anybody to play in a closing at Lord’s within the main home competitors within the nation, in entrance of a packed home is ideal preparation for worldwide cricket,” Billings stated.

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Southern Courageous speedster Jofra Archer is being managed rigorously after lengthy spells on the sidelines with again and elbow points. He’s anticipated to be obtainable for each Saturday’s eliminator towards Birmingham Phoenix on the Kennington Oval and likewise the ultimate at Lord’s if James Vince’s facet qualifies. Archer was rested for 2 video games within the league section to handle his workload however Vince is hopeful that his talismanic bowler shall be allowed to partake within the enterprise finish of the match.

“I’ve not heard in any other case, so I am hoping that is the case. Clearly we have got tomorrow to handle first, however as I perceive it, he’s obtainable for each ought to we make the ultimate. I can not offer you 100% affirmation as a result of I do not know that myself, to be sincere. However there’s not a lot journey concerned and it is solely 20 balls [per match] so I am positive he’ll be nice,” Vince acknowledged.

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