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Sport in brief: July 9, 2024
Gus Atkinson

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Surrey paceman Gus Atkinson makes his test debut against the West Indies at Lord’s tomorrow. Atkinson has played only five County Championship matches this season, taking 14 wickets.

Surrey team-mate Jamie Smith also wins his first cap after being selected as wicket-keeper, a role he doesn’t routinely fill for his county.

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