Peter Atkinson (cricketer)

Peter Atkinson (born 14 December 1949) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Northumberland. He was born in Gainsborough.

Atkinson represented Worcestershire Second XI in the Second XI Championship between 1966 and 1968. Having taken a year out of the game, he played his first Minor Counties Championship game for Northumberland in 1970.

Atkinson made his only List A appearance for the team in the 1971 Gillette Cup, against Lincolnshire. Opening the batting for Northumberland, Atkinson failed to score.