Written by Bill Atkinson, on Facebook, “Request for Prayers”: On October first, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Because of vascular involvement, surgery is not possible. I am taking weekly chemo treatments to shrink the tumor before surgical resection. I am tolerating the chemo pretty well, and I am in good spirits. Every day I make a […]
Atkinson won the Bob Willis Trophy, given to the England men’s or women’s player of the year, after an impressive start to his Test career. The 26-year-old picked up 12 wickets in his debut Test at Lord’s as England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs, before adding match figures of 6-95 in […]