LONDON, May 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - England quick bowler Gus Atkinson is to miss 
this week's one-day series against the West Indies with a hamstring strain, 
it was announced Tuesday.

Atkinson was in clear discomfort during the closing stages of the innings 
victory over Zimbabwe in the Trent Bridge Test, bowling only three tentative 
overs on the final day.

After assessing the problem, England have decided not to risk the Surrey 
seamer in Harry Brook's first assignment since taking over as white-ball 
captain.

Atkinson, who took three wickets against Zimbabwe, is not thought to be a 
major doubt for the forthcoming Test series against India, beginning at 
Headingley on June 20, but no risks are being taken with the 27-year-old.

He was the most experienced member of the pace attack in Nottingham, with the 
likes of Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes all absent on 
fitness grounds, and England do not want any further setbacks ahead of a 
marquee series.

No replacements have been called up for the ODI leg, which starts at 
Edgbaston on Thursday and takes in games at Cardiff and the Oval.

England's fast bowling options for those games include a fit-again Carse, 
Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts and the returning Luke Wood.

A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board read: "Gus Atkinson has 
been ruled out of the upcoming Metro Bank one-day internationals against the 
West Indies due to a right hamstring strain.

"He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the 
England medical team. No replacement will be added to the ODI squad.