Cricket-Quietly confident Atkinson says debut was 'more than I could have dreamt for'

Cricket - First Test - England v West Indies - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - July 10, 2024 England's Gus Atkinson celebrates his five-wicket-haul after taking the wicket of West Indies' Joshua Da Silva, caught out by Jamie Smith Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Gus Atkinson said he was still digesting his own stunning test debut for England on Wednesday, after he took seven West Indies wickets for 45 runs - one of the best starts by an Englishman in the longest form of the game.

"I don't think it's really sunk in yet to be honest, looking up at the board and seeing my figures and just thinking 'Wow'. It's a very special day," he told reporters.