Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson is a promising English fast bowler, known for his raw pace, bounce, and ability to swing the ball both ways. Standing at 6'3", he has emerged as a key asset for England across formats, playing for Surrey in domestic cricket and featuring prominently in international Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. At 28 years old for IPL 2026, he remains uncapped in the IPL, entering the auction as a capped player with a base price of ₹2 Cr.

In IPL 2025, Atkinson did not participate (N/A), focusing instead on England's international schedule and county cricket where he claimed 52 wickets in the County Championship. His standout performances included fiery spells in England's Test series against India and Australia, highlighting his death-over skills and yorker accuracy, which IPL scouts will eye closely.

Auction interest in IPL 2026 is high from pace-hungry teams like Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants, who seek overseas seam options to bolster their attacks. Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings have also been linked, valuing his control in powerplays and finishers.

Expect Atkinson to deliver 15-20 wickets in IPL 2026, thriving on Indian pitches with his speed (up to 150kph) and variations, potentially forming lethal partnerships with local pacers. A realistic auction price is ₹5-7 Cr, reflecting his international pedigree and scarcity of genuine quicks.