Gus Atkinson is concussed during Surrey’s County Championship match against Nottinghamshire, according to multiple reports. The incident raises further concerns about England’s fast-bowling options ahead of the team naming its squad for the first Test against New Zealand later in the week. Atkinson is struck on the head twice during the game by his international team-mate Josh Tongue, as Surrey bats in its first innings. Following the head injuries, Atkinson is diagnosed with concussion, meaning his availability for upcoming fixtures is uncertain. The reports describe the concussion as an additional setback to England’s pace attack, coming after already heightened attention on the workload and fitness of fast bowlers. No timeline for his return is provided in the available summaries, but concussion protocols would apply. The County Championship match continues to be the immediate focus while Surrey and England assess Atkinson’s health and potential impact on the wider Test schedule.