England begin the T20 leg of the Black Caps’ tour at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
“The Hundred I think was a brilliant tournament this year, lots of close games, a high-quality standard of cricket so everyone’s very battle-hardened.
“It’s played in a high standard in front of big crowds, it’s great for us to have that tournament on our doorstep and be able to pick players from there.” Buttler faced the paceman during the Hundred final, where his Manchester Originals side lost to the Invincibles, but he is looking forward to seeing Atkinson in action for England.
“I faced him a couple of times in the Hundred and he’s got great pace, and I think he’s a really exciting prospect for us.”
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