Abhishek Sharma climbed one place to the second spot in the updated T20I rankings for batters following blistering starts in two contested T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. While he scored a match-winning 82 during the run chase in the series opener in Delhi, he set the stage for a successful chase in the next match with his attacking 39 at the top. India won both matches and clinched the three-match series 2-0. Sharma replaced Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who slipped to third in the rankings, with Ishan Kishan ruling at the top with 913 rating points.&nbsp;England Test quick Ollie Robinson, who bagged 21 wickets in three Tests against Pakistan at home, attained his career-best ranking of No. 3. His fellow seamer Josh Tongue, who picked up 19 wickets across six innings against Pakistan, jumped two places to No. 11 – his best Test ranking thus far.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Abhishek’s opening partner Sanju Samson also made gains after his quickfire 57 against Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday, rising four places to No. 30 in the updated rankings for the batters.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-auction-returns-to-india-wpl-2027-auction-date-kochi-1789556564684">India to host IPL 2027 auction; WPL 2027 auction set for late October in Kochi</a>&nbsp;Among the T20I bowlers, Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned with figures of 1/16 in the first T20I before getting ruled out of the series with a side strain, moved up two places to No. 5. Ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returned to the T20I team for the first time since the T20 World Cup triumph in March 2026, returned to the top 10, jumping seven places. Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, gained a significant rise, climbing 11 places to No. 14, with Axar Patel rising six spots to No. 27.&nbsp;Afghanistan all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai also jumped places in the all-rounders’ category following a gritty showing with both bat and ball in the first two T20Is against India. Omarzai jumped two places to No. 5, and Nabi climbed up one spot to No. 8.<h2>Test Rankings: Robinson Hits Career-High</h2>While the English quick enjoyed his most successful series with the ball against Pakistan, he also jumped 11 places to No. 13 in the Test all-rounders category following his exploits with the bat in the final Test in Birmingham, where he scored a fifty.&nbsp;Among the Test batters, Pakistan captain Babar Azam rose two spots to No. 13, seasoned batter Shan Masood climbed four spots to No. 37 and England keeper-batter Jamie Smith moved three spots to No. 20.

Abhishek Sharma climbs to No. 2 in the latest ICC T20I Batting Rankings. Meanwhile, England's Ollie Robinson jumps to a career-best 3rd in Test bowling. Get all the ICC ranking updates here. 

Abhishek Sharma climbed one place to the second spot in the updated T20I rankings for batters following blistering starts in two contested T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. While he scored a match-winning 82 during the run chase in the series opener in Delhi, he set the stage for a successful chase in the next match with his attacking 39 at the top. India won both matches and clinched the three-match series 2-0. Sharma replaced Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who slipped to third in the rankings, with Ishan Kishan ruling at the top with 913 rating points. England Test quick Ollie Robinson, who bagged 21 wickets in three Tests against Pakistan at home, attained his career-best ranking of No. 3. His fellow seamer Josh Tongue, who picked up 19 wickets across six innings against Pakistan, jumped two places to No. 11 – his best Test ranking thus far. Meanwhile, Abhishek’s opening partner Sanju Samson also made gains after his quickfire 57 against Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday, rising four places to No. 30 in the updated rankings for the batters. Also read| India to host IPL 2027 auction; WPL 2027 auction set for late October in Kochi Among the T20I bowlers, Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned with figures of 1/16 in the first T20I before getting ruled out of the series with a side strain, moved up two places to No. 5. Ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, who returned to the T20I team for the first time since the T20 World Cup triumph in March 2026, returned to the top 10, jumping seven places. Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, gained a significant rise, climbing 11 places to No. 14, with Axar Patel rising six spots to No. 27. Afghanistan all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai also jumped places in the all-rounders’ category following a gritty showing with both bat and ball in the first two T20Is against India. Omarzai jumped two places to No. 5, and Nabi climbed up one spot to No. 8. Test Rankings: Robinson Hits Career-High While the English quick enjoyed his most successful series with the ball against Pakistan, he also jumped 11 places to No. 13 in the Test all-rounders category following his exploits with the bat in the final Test in Birmingham, where he scored a fifty. Among the Test batters, Pakistan captain Babar Azam rose two spots to No. 13, seasoned batter Shan Masood climbed four spots to No. 37 and England keeper-batter Jamie Smith moved three spots to No. 20.

Abhishek Sharma climbs to No. 2 in the latest ICC T20I Batting Rankings. Meanwhile, England's Ollie Robinson jumps to a career-best 3rd in Test bowling. Get all the ICC ranking updates here.&nbsp;

Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests

Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapsed to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan made several changes, naming three debutants in their playing XI for this Test, but failed to alter their fate. Beyond the fresh faces and recalled players, including opener Saim Ayub, who departed for a 10-ball duck, batting mainstays like Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique and even captain Babar Azam departed cheaply. Lord’s Test hero for Pakistan, Saud Shakeel, however, remains the only seasoned batter to hold onto his wicket at lunch on day one. &nbsp;For the third time in this series, Robinson provided an early breakthrough with the new ball. Coming from around the wicket to the left-handers, the right-arm seamer set up Ayub before trapping him in front of the wickets for a duck. Jofra Archer removed his opening partner Azan Awais, caught at mid-wicket for nine, before Robinson claimed Shafique’s wicket for just three. Archer’s extra pace caught Masood off guard, as he top-edged one for five, with Pakistan’s scorecard reading 26/4 inside 10 overs.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-surpasses-waugh-ponting-third-most-capped-test-player-1788955580781">Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player</a> &nbsp;Captain Babar and Shakeel tried reviving Pakistan’s batting with a brief 22-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Josh Tongue to clean up Babar’s off stump for seven. His dismissal saw Pakistan register an unwanted record of becoming the first Test side to have its top five batters get out without entering double digits in the first innings of a Test match in England.&nbsp;WATCH Babar Azam's Wicket -

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Shakeel was, however, impressive with his clean stroke-making but failed to get any assistance from the other end as wickets kept tumbling. By lunchtime, Pakistan had lost seven wickets for 100, with Robinson returning and Archer picking up two, and Tongue grabbing three.

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Soon after play resumed, Robinson picked his third and Tongue his fourth by breaking Shakeel’s stumps as Pakistan’s batting continued to struggle.&nbsp;WATCH Shakeel's Dismissal -

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Ollie Robinson claims his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston. 

Ollie Robinson claimed his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapsed to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan made several changes, naming three debutants in their playing XI for this Test, but failed to alter their fate. Beyond the fresh faces and recalled players, including opener Saim Ayub, who departed for a 10-ball duck, batting mainstays like Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique and even captain Babar Azam departed cheaply. Lord’s Test hero for Pakistan, Saud Shakeel, however, remains the only seasoned batter to hold onto his wicket at lunch on day one. For the third time in this series, Robinson provided an early breakthrough with the new ball. Coming from around the wicket to the left-handers, the right-arm seamer set up Ayub before trapping him in front of the wickets for a duck. Jofra Archer removed his opening partner Azan Awais, caught at mid-wicket for nine, before Robinson claimed Shafique’s wicket for just three. Archer’s extra pace caught Masood off guard, as he top-edged one for five, with Pakistan’s scorecard reading 26/4 inside 10 overs. Also read| Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player Captain Babar and Shakeel tried reviving Pakistan’s batting with a brief 22-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Josh Tongue to clean up Babar’s off stump for seven. His dismissal saw Pakistan register an unwanted record of becoming the first Test side to have its top five batters get out without entering double digits in the first innings of a Test match in England. WATCH Babar Azam's Wicket -

Ollie Robinson claims his 100th Test wicket as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in the opening session on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

Robinson reaches 100 Test wickets as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in opening session at Edgbaston

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings.&nbsp;The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018.&nbsp;Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled.&nbsp;England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position.&nbsp;On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51.&nbsp;Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a>&nbsp;Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job.&nbsp;Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings. The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018. Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled. England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position. On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51. Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job. Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs

The day 1 (Aug 19) of the England vs Pakistan first Test in Headingley, Leeds saw host pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue dismantling the visitors with precision. Both the pacers took five wickets each as <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/matches/264906/england-vs-pakistan">Pakistan were bowled out for 171</a> in the first innings. While the instance of two bowlers taking a five-wicket haul in same Test innings is very rare, what happened after was even more unique. Traditionally, the bowler who takes a five-wicket haul, keeps the match ball as a memory, but this time the ball was cut into half to give both, Robinson and Tongue one piece each to mark the occasion.<h2>Robinson, Tongue share ball after five-wicket haul vs Pakistan</h2>Robinson and Tongue became the first England pair to take five-wickets each in the same innings of a Test since Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar did so in 2006, also against Pakistan in Manchester. After the match, the ground staff split the ball in two exact halves to ensure both bowlers get to keep a piece of history with them.

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"Robbo said we can split the ball in half," Tongue told Test Match Special. "The groundstaff have kindly done that. It’s the first time I’ve seen that happen. I’m sure I’ll be putting that up somewhere."Also read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-ashwin-says-jadeja-not-attacking-anymore-as-suthar-steps-up-1787200098549">IND vs SL: Ashwin says 'Jadeja not attacking anymore' as Suthar steps up</a>"Josh said it and I said: 'We actually should do that, it would be quite cool.' You don’t really have too many halves of a cricket ball, so it would be something that we never forget," Robinson added."Wayne Bentley, the team manager, took it down to the groundstaff. I said: 'Do you reckon they will be able to do it? Within five minutes he brought it back up and it was done. It’s really nice," Robinson added.<h2>England in driver seat of opening Test</h2>Robinson (5/51) and Tongue (5/46) helped England bowl Pakistan cheaply despite Imam-ul-haq (42) and Abdullah Shafique (61) adding 91 runs for the third wicket. In reply, England openers Ben Duckett (15) and Emilio Gay (33) added 36 runs for the first wicket before both of them were back in the dressing room for 48 runs. Jordan Cox (23 not out) and skipper Joe Root (37 not out) were at the crease at the close of play with England at 112/2, 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total.

Robinson and Tongue became the first England pair to take five-wickets each in the same innings of a Test since Steve Harminson and Monty Panesar did so in 2006, also against Pakistan in Manchester.

The day 1 (Aug 19) of the England vs Pakistan first Test in Headingley, Leeds saw host pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue dismantling the visitors with precision. Both the pacers took five wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings. While the instance of two bowlers taking a five-wicket haul in same Test innings is very rare, what happened after was even more unique. Traditionally, the bowler who takes a five-wicket haul, keeps the match ball as a memory, but this time the ball was cut into half to give both, Robinson and Tongue one piece each to mark the occasion. Robinson, Tongue share ball after five-wicket haul vs Pakistan Robinson and Tongue became the first England pair to take five-wickets each in the same innings of a Test since Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar did so in 2006, also against Pakistan in Manchester. After the match, the ground staff split the ball in two exact halves to ensure both bowlers get to keep a piece of history with them.

Robinson and Tongue became the first England pair to take five-wickets each in the same innings of a Test since Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar did so in 2006, also against Pakistan in Manchester.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: Robinson, Tongue split Pakistan and 'match ball' in half after day 1 heroics

England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared both the wickets and the match ball as they joined forces to bowl out Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday (Aug 19). The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain following the shock international retirement of former skipper Ben Stokes.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-dickwella-ipl-deal-sledge-galle-test-wicket-1787141583916">'I’ll Take You to IPL" — How Jaiswal’s mind games trapped Dickwella</a>Root rounded off a fine day on his Yorkshire home ground reaching 37 not out at stumps, with England 112-2 -- a deficit of just 59 runs.Robinson took a wicket with the very first ball of the match and dismissed four top-order batsmen in a haul of 5-51.Tongue followed up the Sussex seamer's initial burst with 5-46.Normally when a bowler takes five wickets in a Test innings, he keeps the ball for a souvenir.But with both Robinson and Tongue performing the feat on Wednesday they asked a member of the groundstaff to saw it in half.Robinson, showing off the newly-sliced ball at his post-match press conference, told reporters: "As we were walking off Tonguey said, 'I think we should split it'. I was like, 'yeah, we should actually do that, I think it'd be quite cool'."I said 'do you reckon they'll be able to do it?' and within five minutes they brought it back up and it was done."It’s one of those things that you don't really have too many halves of….half a cricket ball. It's something we'll never forget really and it's not too often two guys get five in the same innings, so it’s a nice gesture and something to remember."Robinson took a career-best seven wickets in an innings during England's first Test of their home season, against New Zealand in June.That was his first appearance for England in over two-and-a-half years, with team management long concerned about Robinson's fitness rather than his skill.The 32-year-old seamer then suffered a knee problem that meant he missed the second Test against New Zealand, with Robinson overlooked for the series finale at Trent Bridge -- a loss that ended in Stokes's dramatic exit from international duty."It was frustrating not to be able to play at the Oval, it was just a bit of a freak training injury and then I was available for Trent Bridge but not selected," said Robinson."I was ready to go but I suppose that's part of professional sport, isn't it? I've just worked really hard on a bit more fitness and a bit more skill, so it's nice when it comes off on days like today."Robinson, who recently became a father for the second time, added: "We had the newborn last Thursday at 2:00 am so I've been catching up on my sleep since I got to the hotel in Leeds."But it was a really special week last week having another baby and it almost makes today even sweeter."

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain.

England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared both the wickets and the match ball as they joined forces to bowl out Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday (Aug 19). The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain following the shock international retirement of former skipper Ben Stokes. Also Watch - 'I’ll Take You to IPL" — How Jaiswal’s mind games trapped Dickwella Root rounded off a fine day on his Yorkshire home ground reaching 37 not out at stumps, with England 112-2 -- a deficit of just 59 runs. Robinson took a wicket with the very first ball of the match and dismissed four top-order batsmen in a haul of 5-51. Tongue followed up the Sussex seamer's initial burst with 5-46. Normally when a bowler takes five wickets in a Test innings, he keeps the ball for a souvenir. But with both Robinson and Tongue performing the feat on Wednesday they asked a member of the groundstaff to saw it in half. Robinson, showing off the newly-sliced ball at his post-match press conference, told reporters: "As we were walking off Tonguey said, 'I think we should split it'. I was like, 'yeah, we should actually do that, I think it'd be quite cool'. "I said 'do you reckon they'll be able to do it?' and within five minutes they brought it back up and it was done. "It’s one of those things that you don't really have too many halves of….half a cricket ball. It's something we'll never forget really and it's not too often two guys get five in the same innings, so it’s a nice gesture and something to remember." Robinson took a career-best seven wickets in an innings during England's first Test of their home season, against New Zealand in June. That was his first appearance for England in over two-and-a-half years, with team management long concerned about Robinson's fitness rather than his skill. The 32-year-old seamer then suffered a knee problem that meant he missed the second Test against New Zealand, with Robinson overlooked for the series finale at Trent Bridge -- a loss that ended in Stokes's dramatic exit from international duty. "It was frustrating not to be able to play at the Oval, it was just a bit of a freak training injury and then I was available for Trent Bridge but not selected," said Robinson. "I was ready to go but I suppose that's part of professional sport, isn't it? I've just worked really hard on a bit more fitness and a bit more skill, so it's nice when it comes off on days like today." Robinson, who recently became a father for the second time, added: "We had the newborn last Thursday at 2:00 am so I've been catching up on my sleep since I got to the hotel in Leeds. "But it was a really special week last week having another baby and it almost makes today even sweeter."

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: Robinson, Tounge take five wickets each as England take honours on day 1

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's on June 7, but the pitch used in the match did not amuse England skipper Ben Stokes. The Test, 150th at the Lord's, lasted just 166 completed overs making it the second shortest match at the ground with only 617 runs scored by both teams combined. The match would have gotten over on the second day itself after 16-wicket openig day had it not been for bad weather. Even in victory, England captain Ben Stokes was visibly unhappy, shaking his head after being dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second innings and far more vocal about the pitch after the win.<h2>What did Ben Stokes say about the Lord's pitch?</h2>England skipper Stokes did not mince his words after the match while speaking out against the Lord's pitch. Talking to the BBC, he acknowledged the win but acknowledged that the pitch won't do any good to Test cricket"From someone who loves Test cricket, is that something that will benefit Test cricket? I don't think so," he said but noted that "nobody's doing it on purpose. It's a tough job to be a groundsman.""I get asked a lot about the future of Test cricket, I get asked a lot about what we need to do to keep it growing, what we need to do to keep it such a strong format in the future. The game is played over five days and without a little bit of weather this wouldn't have finished on day four. For someone who believes Test cricket should be the best format and should never disappear, that's not ideal from that point of view."<h2>The debate on bowler-assisting pitches in Test cricket</h2>Stokes's comments have reignited a long-running debate about how much assistance pitches should offer to bowlers and where the line should be drawn. The teams have been preparing pitches which assist home bowlers to have an advantage with latest example being Pakistan. The Asian team prepared rank-turners for the three-ODI home series against Australia which they eventually won 2-1.The game, however, does not benefit clearly with such pitches as they temper with the balance of bat and ball dominace and favour one or the other, leaving a loop-sided contest to be played.

The first Test between England vs NZ was over inside three days in 166 overs - second shortest ever to be played at Lord's. England won it by 115 runs despite being all-out on 16-wicket first day of the Test.

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's on June 7, but the pitch used in the match did not amuse England skipper Ben Stokes. The Test, 150th at the Lord's, lasted just 166 completed overs making it the second shortest match at the ground with only 617 runs scored by both teams combined. The match would have gotten over on the second day itself after 16-wicket openig day had it not been for bad weather. Even in victory, England captain Ben Stokes was visibly unhappy, shaking his head after being dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second innings and far more vocal about the pitch after the win. What did Ben Stokes say about the Lord's pitch? England skipper Stokes did not mince his words after the match while speaking out against the Lord's pitch. Talking to the BBC, he acknowledged the win but acknowledged that the pitch won't do any good to Test cricket "From someone who loves Test cricket, is that something that will benefit Test cricket? I don't think so," he said but noted that "nobody's doing it on purpose. It's a tough job to be a groundsman." "I get asked a lot about the future of Test cricket, I get asked a lot about what we need to do to keep it growing, what we need to do to keep it such a strong format in the future. The game is played over five days and without a little bit of weather this wouldn't have finished on day four. For someone who believes Test cricket should be the best format and should never disappear, that's not ideal from that point of view." The debate on bowler-assisting pitches in Test cricket Stokes's comments have reignited a long-running debate about how much assistance pitches should offer to bowlers and where the line should be drawn. The teams have been preparing pitches which assist home bowlers to have an advantage with latest example being Pakistan. The Asian team prepared rank-turners for the three-ODI home series against Australia which they eventually won 2-1. The game, however, does not benefit clearly with such pitches as they temper with the balance of bat and ball dominace and favour one or the other, leaving a loop-sided contest to be played.

The first Test between England vs NZ was over inside three days in 166 overs - second shortest ever to be played at Lord's. England won it by 115 runs despite being all-out on 16-wicket first day of the Test.

'Not ideal': England win Test but skipper Ben Stokes isn't happy with Lord's pitch

England pacer Ollie Robinson has created an unwanted record of being hit for most runs in an over in first-class cricket. Robinson was hit for 43 runs in an over on Wednesday (June 26) during day four of the county match between Sussex Leicestershire.

Showing up for Sussex, Robinson bowled nine deliveries in the over which included three no-balls. He was hit for five sixes and three fours to go with a single by Leicertershire's Louis Kimber. Have a look at the video below:

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The over started with Kimber hitting the first ball of Robinson's over for a six. The next ball was a no-ball by Robinson which also was dispatched for a six. The next three deliveries went for 4,6,4 before Robinson bowled another no-ball which again went for a six.

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The fifth legal ball of the over went for a four before another no-ball by Robinson which once again went for a six. The last ball of the over got Kimber only a single.

The batter who was batting at 72 off 56 balls before Robinson's over, ended up scoring his century and was at 109 off 65 balls by the time Robinson got over from the nightmare. These are the most runs given by a bowler in England's county cricket.

The most runs conceded in an over in first-class cricket is an unbelievable 77, scored during the 1989-90 season. The over, however, was eight-ball long instead of six balls being bowled in today's time.

It was Robert Vance of New Zealand who gave away these runs in a first-class cricket game between Wellington and Canterbury. Vance bowled 17 no-balls during the over.

Most recently, spinner Shoaib Bashir also gave away 38 runs in a single over during the ongoing season. Bashir equaled AJ Tudor's record who also had given away 38 runs in 1998 English county season.

England pacer Ollie Robinson has created an unwanted record of being hit for most runs in an over in first-class cricket. Robinson was hit for 43 runs in an over on Wednesday (June 26) during day four of the county match between Sussex Leicestershire.

England pacer Ollie Robinson has created an unwanted record of being hit for most runs in an over in first-class cricket. Robinson was hit for 43 runs in an over on Wednesday (June 26) during day four of the county match between Sussex Leicestershire. Showing up for Sussex, Robinson bowled nine deliveries in the over which included three no-balls. He was hit for five sixes and three fours to go with a single by Leicertershire's Louis Kimber. Have a look at the video below: LOUIS KIMBER HAS TAKEN 43 OFF AN OVER pic.twitter.com/kQ4cLUhKN9 — Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) June 26, 2024 × The over started with Kimber hitting the first ball of Robinson's over for a six. The next ball was a no-ball by Robinson which also was dispatched for a six. The next three deliveries went for 4,6,4 before Robinson bowled another no-ball which again went for a six. Also Read: T20 WC 2024: EXPLAINED! What if both semifinals wash out? Who wins in case final is also called off? The fifth legal ball of the over went for a four before another no-ball by Robinson which once again went for a six. The last ball of the over got Kimber only a single. The batter who was batting at 72 off 56 balls before Robinson's over, ended up scoring his century and was at 109 off 65 balls by the time Robinson got over from the nightmare. These are the most runs given by a bowler in England's county cricket. The most runs conceded in an over in first-class cricket is an unbelievable 77, scored during the 1989-90 season. The over, however, was eight-ball long instead of six balls being bowled in today's time. It was Robert Vance of New Zealand who gave away these runs in a first-class cricket game between Wellington and Canterbury. Vance bowled 17 no-balls during the over. Most recently, spinner Shoaib Bashir also gave away 38 runs in a single over during the ongoing season. Bashir equaled AJ Tudor's record who also had given away 38 runs in 1998 English county season.

England pacer Ollie Robinson gives away 43 runs in an over during county cricket - WATCH

England have announced their Playing XI for the final Test match against India in Dharamsala with Mark Wood returning to the set-up. Ollie Robinson as expected is not part of the Playing XI with England team management retaining faith in veteran James Anderson. The visitors, already 3-1 down in the Test series, have picked two spinners for what will be a vital Test match with regards to&nbsp;the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

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<h2>Robinson axed, Mark Wood Returns</h2>

Robinson was an unused member of the bowling roster on Day 4 of the Ranchi Test despite England having a narrow chance of winning the match. The pacer’s best show came with the bat when he helped England score above 300 and stood by Joe Root who completed his hundred in the fourth match.

He scored 58 runs in the first innings and went without troubling the scorers in the second innings. Robinson ended with figures of 54/0 in his 13 overs in the first innings and was unused in the second innings.

Wood has so far played in two Test matches in the series and has scalped four wickets during the period. He played in the Hyderabad Test where England beat India by 28 runs while he was again in the squad for the Rajkot Test where India were victorious.

The final contest will also see James Anderson in action in what is likely to be his final Test match on Indian soil. Playing in his 187th Test match, Anderson could join Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the 700 Test wickets club. He is currently on 698 wickets.

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Ben Stokes’ men will operate with two spinners in the form of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir as they try to tackle the Indian batting unit. The batting order remains unchanged for the visitors who will try to get points on the WTC standings with a win in the Dharamsala Test.

Veteran batter Jonny Bairstow will play in his 100th Test match for England, joining another elite club of players.

England Playing XI

1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Jonny Bairstow, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Ben Foakes (wk), 8 Tom Hartley, 9 Mark Wood, 10 James Anderson, 11 Shoaib Bashir

England have announced their Playing XI for the final Test match against India in Dharamsala with Mark Wood returning to the set-up. Ollie Robinson as expected is not part of the Playing XI with England team management retaining faith in veteran James Anderson.

England have announced their Playing XI for the final Test match against India in Dharamsala with Mark Wood returning to the set-up. Ollie Robinson as expected is not part of the Playing XI with England team management retaining faith in veteran James Anderson. The visitors, already 3-1 down in the Test series, have picked two spinners for what will be a vital Test match with regards to the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. We make one change for the final match of the series 🔁 🇮🇳 #INDvENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | #EnglandCricket — England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 6, 2024 × Robinson axed, Mark Wood Returns Robinson was an unused member of the bowling roster on Day 4 of the Ranchi Test despite England having a narrow chance of winning the match. The pacer’s best show came with the bat when he helped England score above 300 and stood by Joe Root who completed his hundred in the fourth match. He scored 58 runs in the first innings and went without troubling the scorers in the second innings. Robinson ended with figures of 54/0 in his 13 overs in the first innings and was unused in the second innings. Wood has so far played in two Test matches in the series and has scalped four wickets during the period. He played in the Hyderabad Test where England beat India by 28 runs while he was again in the squad for the Rajkot Test where India were victorious. The final contest will also see James Anderson in action in what is likely to be his final Test match on Indian soil. Playing in his 187th Test match, Anderson could join Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the 700 Test wickets club. He is currently on 698 wickets. ALSO READ | Ranji Trophy 2023/24: Vidarbha beat MP by 62 runs, to lock horns with Mumbai in mega final Ben Stokes’ men will operate with two spinners in the form of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir as they try to tackle the Indian batting unit. The batting order remains unchanged for the visitors who will try to get points on the WTC standings with a win in the Dharamsala Test. Veteran batter Jonny Bairstow will play in his 100th Test match for England, joining another elite club of players. England Playing XI 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Jonny Bairstow, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Ben Foakes (wk), 8 Tom Hartley, 9 Mark Wood, 10 James Anderson, 11 Shoaib Bashir

IND vs ENG: Ollie Robinson makes way for Mark Wood for Dharamsala Test; James Anderson retained

England's Test coach Brendon McCullum has acknowledged that Ollie Robinson put in a subpar performance in the recently-concluded Ranchi Test against India. The medium pacer, playing his first Test of the five-match series, failed to take any wicket across two innings and dropped a catch too. With the bat, Robinson, however, scored 58 in the first innings but got out on duck in the second innings. His failure with ball although is something for which he's facing a lot of flak.

“Everything he did leading into the Test match suggested we’d see not just the Ollie Robinson we’d seen previously but a better version of it,” said McCullum on Tuesday (Feb 27).&nbsp;

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“For one reason or another it didn’t quite work out for him. Obviously he’s not just as disappointed as everyone else, he’s the most disappointed out of everyone,” he added. It is rare of generally ultra-positive McCullum to accept the poor performance from one of his players.&nbsp;

India eventually won the Ranchi Test, fourth of the series, by 5 wickets and took an unassailable 3-1 lead with one more Test to go in Dharamsala which starts March 7.

After the match, former England skipper Michael Atherton also said that he was 'disappointed' with Robinson who didn't bowl a single over in India's second innings.

"Ollie Robinson, I was really disappointed with him in this game. I felt that he bowled, his pace was pedestrian, and he was quite down on pace. He looks like a bowler who needs a good run of game time now, not necessarily with England either," Atherton said on Sky Cricket Podcast.

England had started the Test series well by winning the first Test in Hyderabad but three consecutive losses after that have left their World Test Championship (WTC) standing in tatters as well. The Three Lions are currently second last in ongoing 2023-25 cycle with three wins, five losses and one draw in nine games.

England's Test coach Brendon McCullum has acknowledged that Ollie Robinson put in a subpar performance in the recently-concluded Ranchi Test against India. The medium pacer, playing his first Test of the five-match series, failed to take any wicket across two innings and dropped a catch too.

England's Test coach Brendon McCullum has acknowledged that Ollie Robinson put in a subpar performance in the recently-concluded Ranchi Test against India. The medium pacer, playing his first Test of the five-match series, failed to take any wicket across two innings and dropped a catch too. With the bat, Robinson, however, scored 58 in the first innings but got out on duck in the second innings. His failure with ball although is something for which he's facing a lot of flak. “Everything he did leading into the Test match suggested we’d see not just the Ollie Robinson we’d seen previously but a better version of it,” said McCullum on Tuesday (Feb 27). Also Read: India batter Shreyas Iyer to play in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semi-final match vs Tamil Nadu amid scrutiny “For one reason or another it didn’t quite work out for him. Obviously he’s not just as disappointed as everyone else, he’s the most disappointed out of everyone,” he added. It is rare of generally ultra-positive McCullum to accept the poor performance from one of his players. India eventually won the Ranchi Test, fourth of the series, by 5 wickets and took an unassailable 3-1 lead with one more Test to go in Dharamsala which starts March 7. After the match, former England skipper Michael Atherton also said that he was 'disappointed' with Robinson who didn't bowl a single over in India's second innings. "Ollie Robinson, I was really disappointed with him in this game. I felt that he bowled, his pace was pedestrian, and he was quite down on pace. He looks like a bowler who needs a good run of game time now, not necessarily with England either," Atherton said on Sky Cricket Podcast. England had started the Test series well by winning the first Test in Hyderabad but three consecutive losses after that have left their World Test Championship (WTC) standing in tatters as well. The Three Lions are currently second last in ongoing 2023-25 cycle with three wins, five losses and one draw in nine games.

IND vs ENG: England coach Brendon McCullum acknowledges poor performance by Ollie Robinson in Ranchi Test

England’s dismal show in the India tour reached a new low on Monday (Feb 26) after Ben Stokes and Co lost the Ranchi Test by five wickets. The defeat, which subjected England to their first Test series loss in almost two years, saw a string of poor performances with both bat and ball as hosts India pocketed the series 3-1 with still a match to go. After the defeat, former captain Michael Atherton did not hold back and criticised the performance of Ollie Robinson in particular and claimed that he was not fit to be in the Playing XI for the Ranchi Test.

<h2>Atherton blasts Robinson</h2>

"Ollie Robinson, I was really disappointed with him in this game. I felt that he bowled, his pace was pedestrian, and he was quite down on pace. Obviously scored that half-century, but dropped a catch. He was not called upon by Stokes on the last day and he looked like a player who had been out of cricket for seven months. He looks like a bowler who needs a good run of game time now, not necessarily with England either," Atherton said on Sky Cricket Podcast.

Robinson was an unused member of the bowling roster on Day 4 of the Ranchi Test despite England having a narrow chance of winning the match. The pacer’s best show came with the bat when he helped England score above 300 and stood by Joe Root who completed his hundred in the fourth match.

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He scored 58 runs in the first innings and went without troubling the scorers in the second innings. Robinson ended with figures of 54/0 in his 13 overs in the first innings and was unused in the second innings.

It will be interesting to see how England approach the final Test match of the five-match series, considering there will be points up for grabs in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. England are currently eighth in the standings and have won only two matches in the 2023-25 cycle.

England’s dismal show in the India tour reached a new low on Monday (Feb 26) after Ben Stokes and Co lost the Ranchi Test by five wickets. The defeat, which subjected England to their first Test series loss in almost two years, saw a string of poor performances with both bat and ball as hosts India pocketed the series 3-1 with still a match to go.

England’s dismal show in the India tour reached a new low on Monday (Feb 26) after Ben Stokes and Co lost the Ranchi Test by five wickets. The defeat, which subjected England to their first Test series loss in almost two years, saw a string of poor performances with both bat and ball as hosts India pocketed the series 3-1 with still a match to go. After the defeat, former captain Michael Atherton did not hold back and criticised the performance of Ollie Robinson in particular and claimed that he was not fit to be in the Playing XI for the Ranchi Test. Atherton blasts Robinson "Ollie Robinson, I was really disappointed with him in this game. I felt that he bowled, his pace was pedestrian, and he was quite down on pace. Obviously scored that half-century, but dropped a catch. He was not called upon by Stokes on the last day and he looked like a player who had been out of cricket for seven months. He looks like a bowler who needs a good run of game time now, not necessarily with England either," Atherton said on Sky Cricket Podcast. Robinson was an unused member of the bowling roster on Day 4 of the Ranchi Test despite England having a narrow chance of winning the match. The pacer’s best show came with the bat when he helped England score above 300 and stood by Joe Root who completed his hundred in the fourth match. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Michael Vaughan wants cameras on DRS operators for ‘transparency’ He scored 58 runs in the first innings and went without troubling the scorers in the second innings. Robinson ended with figures of 54/0 in his 13 overs in the first innings and was unused in the second innings. It will be interesting to see how England approach the final Test match of the five-match series, considering there will be points up for grabs in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. England are currently eighth in the standings and have won only two matches in the 2023-25 cycle.

'I was really disappointed': Ex-captain Michael Atherton blasts Ollie Robinson's performance in Ranchi Test

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2.

Here is England’s playing XI for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi –

Zak ⁠Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir

Robinson returns to the Test side for the first time since pulling out with a back spasm in the first innings of the third Ashes Test against Australia last year. Robinson will join veteran James Anderson in the bowling attack, who bowled 38 overs in the third Test in Rajkot, returning with just one wicket.&nbsp;

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With the pitch on offer in Ranchi likely to assist spinners, off-spinner Bashir will play alongside England’s best bowler thus far, Tom Hartley. In the absence of Ahmed, the second-highest wicket-taker for his team with 11 scalps from three matches, the onus will fall on the finger spinners to lead England to level the series.

As Stokes called the Ranchi surface ‘interesting’, referring to it as a spin paradise, Hartley and Bashir should get some purchase from the wicket. Alongside them, Joe Root will likely come in handy, as he did in the previous matches.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Dan Lawrence was one name being considered to be roped in ahead of Bashir; however, England went ahead with Bashir, providing them the balance they need&nbsp;to win the fourth match.

<h2>Focus on Jonny, Foakes</h2>

England has backed the unchanged batting order to deliver in this do-or-die game. Although only the openers – Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are among the runs, with Duckett scoring a hundred in the previous match, England would want the out-of-touch middle-order to start making noise&nbsp;in this game, with the focus on Root, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Foakes.

Bairstow, playing his 99th Test, will be keen on producing a match-winning knock at a moment when his team requires it the most.&nbsp;

Besides, Captain Stokes is yet to play a blinder on this tour, and knowing what is at stake, the left-handed batter might click at the right time.&nbsp;

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2.

Seamer Ollie Robinson and rookie Shoaib Bashir return to the side as England named the playing XI for the Ranchi Test, starting on Friday (Feb 23). Ben Stokes-led team dropped pacer Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the do-or-die clash as they seek a comeback in the five-match series after trailing 1-2. Here is England’s playing XI for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi – Zak ⁠Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir Robinson returns to the Test side for the first time since pulling out with a back spasm in the first innings of the third Ashes Test against Australia last year. Robinson will join veteran James Anderson in the bowling attack, who bowled 38 overs in the third Test in Rajkot, returning with just one wicket. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket with locals in Kashmir, shares heartfelt video – WATCH With the pitch on offer in Ranchi likely to assist spinners, off-spinner Bashir will play alongside England’s best bowler thus far, Tom Hartley. In the absence of Ahmed, the second-highest wicket-taker for his team with 11 scalps from three matches, the onus will fall on the finger spinners to lead England to level the series. As Stokes called the Ranchi surface ‘interesting’, referring to it as a spin paradise, Hartley and Bashir should get some purchase from the wicket. Alongside them, Joe Root will likely come in handy, as he did in the previous matches. Meanwhile, Dan Lawrence was one name being considered to be roped in ahead of Bashir; however, England went ahead with Bashir, providing them the balance they need to win the fourth match. Focus on Jonny, Foakes England has backed the unchanged batting order to deliver in this do-or-die game. Although only the openers – Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are among the runs, with Duckett scoring a hundred in the previous match, England would want the out-of-touch middle-order to start making noise in this game, with the focus on Root, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Foakes. Bairstow, playing his 99th Test, will be keen on producing a match-winning knock at a moment when his team requires it the most. Besides, Captain Stokes is yet to play a blinder on this tour, and knowing what is at stake, the left-handed batter might click at the right time.

IND v ENG: Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir return as England name playing XI for Ranchi Test

England are considering to bring back pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against India. The Test starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi and England, who are 1-2 down in the series, would be hoping to get a win or a draw to stay alive in the series. Robinson, who is yet to play a Test in the series, is expected to replace express pacer Mark Wood, who has featured in the first and the third Tests.

The reasoning behind recalling Robinson is the balance England seek with skipper Ben Stokes still not confirmed to bowl. England vice-captain Ollie Pope, however, said that they'll take the final decision once the Indian team takes a look at the pitch which has a 'lot of cracks.'

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"There's a lot of cracks," Poe said. "It's very platey, and they've just wetted it as well, which generally dries it up. It doesn't necessarily look like a belting wicket at the moment. It kind of looks like one half is good, and then there are a lot of platey cracks. That's how we see it at the minute. I think we will see what happens tomorrow after the Indian team has looked at the wicket, then make a decision from there."

"At the minute, it looks like batting from the far end, it's outside the right-hander's off stump and then from this end, the left-hander's off-stump. It just looks like it's down the wicket, it's kind of plated on one side and then the other side looks like a pretty good wicket," he added.

England might also go with three spinners in Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir if Stokes decides to bowl, offering much needed flexibility to the English side.

After the fourth Test, the final Test of the series will be played from March 7 in Dharamsala.

England are considering to bring back pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against India. The Test starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi and England, who are 1-2 down in the series, would be hoping to get a win or a draw to stay alive in the series.

England are considering to bring back pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against India. The Test starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi and England, who are 1-2 down in the series, would be hoping to get a win or a draw to stay alive in the series. Robinson, who is yet to play a Test in the series, is expected to replace express pacer Mark Wood, who has featured in the first and the third Tests. The reasoning behind recalling Robinson is the balance England seek with skipper Ben Stokes still not confirmed to bowl. England vice-captain Ollie Pope, however, said that they'll take the final decision once the Indian team takes a look at the pitch which has a 'lot of cracks.' Also Read: NZ vs Aus, 1st T20I: Tim David's four pulls off last ball heist for Australia in pursuit of 216 "There's a lot of cracks," Poe said. "It's very platey, and they've just wetted it as well, which generally dries it up. It doesn't necessarily look like a belting wicket at the moment. It kind of looks like one half is good, and then there are a lot of platey cracks. That's how we see it at the minute. I think we will see what happens tomorrow after the Indian team has looked at the wicket, then make a decision from there." "At the minute, it looks like batting from the far end, it's outside the right-hander's off stump and then from this end, the left-hander's off-stump. It just looks like it's down the wicket, it's kind of plated on one side and then the other side looks like a pretty good wicket," he added. England might also go with three spinners in Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir if Stokes decides to bowl, offering much needed flexibility to the English side. After the fourth Test, the final Test of the series will be played from March 7 in Dharamsala.

IND vs ENG: England pacer Ollie Robinson's recall on cards for fourth Test as visitors aim to stay alive

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs. The bowler took six wickets in the first innings including a searing yorker to dismiss England's first Test hero Ollie Pope. He also took three wickets in the second innings to finish with nine wickets in the match.

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"Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden.

"And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we're always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He's really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he's extraordinary. He's definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here," he added.

The series, after the first two Tests, is tied at 1-1 with the third match set to begin on Thursday (Feb 15) in Rajkot.&nbsp;

England not the most difficult team: Jadeja

In a pre-match presser on Wednesday (Feb 14), Jadeja spoke at length on England and said had India not committed 'small mistakes' in the Hyderabad Test, the scoreline could have been 2-0 in hosts' favour. "I won’t term England as one of the most difficult teams. It hasn't been easy for other teams to come to India and play. If it wasn't for small mistakes in second innings of first Test, we wouldn't have lost."

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series.

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs. The bowler took six wickets in the first innings including a searing yorker to dismiss England's first Test hero Ollie Pope. He also took three wickets in the second innings to finish with nine wickets in the match. Also Read: 'Rohit Sharma is already 36': Gavaskar shares his take on Hardik Pandya becoming MI captain for IPL 2024 "Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden. "And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we're always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He's really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he's extraordinary. He's definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here," he added. The series, after the first two Tests, is tied at 1-1 with the third match set to begin on Thursday (Feb 15) in Rajkot. England not the most difficult team: Jadeja In a pre-match presser on Wednesday (Feb 14), Jadeja spoke at length on England and said had India not committed 'small mistakes' in the Hyderabad Test, the scoreline could have been 2-0 in hosts' favour. "I won’t term England as one of the most difficult teams. It hasn't been easy for other teams to come to India and play. If it wasn't for small mistakes in second innings of first Test, we wouldn't have lost."

This guy's a joke: England's Ollie Robinson on Jasprit Bumrah's nine-wicket haul in second Test

Veteran England seamer James Anderson is set to get recalled into the final XI for the do-or-die fourth Ashes Test at his home ground at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting Wednesday, July 19. It means now fully fit Ollie Robinson is likely to make way for him, per a report in the Guardian.

Following mediocre outings in the first two Tests, where pitches on offer were deemed flat, Anderson was 'officially rested' for the third Test in Leeds, and England brought in Chris Woakes as his replacement.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, after how the pair of Woakes and express pace Mark Wood performed in the third Test - helping their side win the first Test this time with super performances, both are likely to retain their place in the XI. It leaves England with Stuart Broad, who has been their most consistent bowler this summer, and is one to dismiss all three of David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, at least once.

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However, Robinson, who suffered back spasm during day one of the third Test, didn't bowl enough and might face the axe as England look to level the score in the home Ashes.

Backing his long-time bowling partner, Broad said the Anderson will put all those thoughts behind him and will play a crucial role in helping England square the Ashes so that the Kia Oval in London can play the all-important decider.

“At Lord’s, we had six of the best bowlers in the world bowling cross-seam bouncers, which tells you all you need to know about what the pitch was offering from a good length,” Broad wrote in the Mail on Sunday.&nbsp;

“But Jimmy has been one of the world’s best bowlers for a long time, and he can put those issues behind him. He’s bowled goodness knows how many overs at Old Trafford, and I’m expecting a big performance from him in a high-pressure game.”

<h2>Rain to play spoilsport?</h2>

The weather forecast predicts showers throughout the match, and if that happens and the game gets drawn, Australia will retain the Ashes irrespective of the outcome in the final Test at the Oval.

Meanwhile, the touring team have some selection dilemmas to settle, as questions over Warner's place in the side are being raised. Also, with Mitchell Marsh turning up and delivering on the D-day for Australia in the previous Test, it would take more than just a casual message from the selection committee to bench him for Cameron Green.

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Veteran England seamer James Anderson is set to get recalled into the final XI for the do-or-die fourth Ashes Test at his home ground at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting Wednesday, July 19.

Veteran England seamer James Anderson is set to get recalled into the final XI for the do-or-die fourth Ashes Test at his home ground at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting Wednesday, July 19. It means now fully fit Ollie Robinson is likely to make way for him, per a report in the Guardian. Following mediocre outings in the first two Tests, where pitches on offer were deemed flat, Anderson was 'officially rested' for the third Test in Leeds, and England brought in Chris Woakes as his replacement. Meanwhile, after how the pair of Woakes and express pace Mark Wood performed in the third Test - helping their side win the first Test this time with super performances, both are likely to retain their place in the XI. It leaves England with Stuart Broad, who has been their most consistent bowler this summer, and is one to dismiss all three of David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, at least once. ALSO READ: Not during 2023 Asia Cup, seamer Jasprit Bumrah could return sooner than expected - Reports However, Robinson, who suffered back spasm during day one of the third Test, didn't bowl enough and might face the axe as England look to level the score in the home Ashes. Backing his long-time bowling partner, Broad said the Anderson will put all those thoughts behind him and will play a crucial role in helping England square the Ashes so that the Kia Oval in London can play the all-important decider. “At Lord’s, we had six of the best bowlers in the world bowling cross-seam bouncers, which tells you all you need to know about what the pitch was offering from a good length,” Broad wrote in the Mail on Sunday. “But Jimmy has been one of the world’s best bowlers for a long time, and he can put those issues behind him. He’s bowled goodness knows how many overs at Old Trafford, and I’m expecting a big performance from him in a high-pressure game.” Rain to play spoilsport? The weather forecast predicts showers throughout the match, and if that happens and the game gets drawn, Australia will retain the Ashes irrespective of the outcome in the final Test at the Oval. Meanwhile, the touring team have some selection dilemmas to settle, as questions over Warner's place in the side are being raised. Also, with Mitchell Marsh turning up and delivering on the D-day for Australia in the previous Test, it would take more than just a casual message from the selection committee to bench him for Cameron Green. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes 2023: James Anderson set to replace Ollie Robinson in XI for home Test in Manchester

Chris Woakes returned to the Test side after a gap of 16 months and left an immediate impact, helping his team win the third Test in Leeds with three wickets in each innings and contributing with crucial runs during the chase.

Chris Woakes returned to the Test side after a gap of 16 months and left an immediate impact, helping his team win the third Test in Leeds with three wickets in each innings and contributing with crucial runs during the chase. The right-hand seamer was one of the two inclusions in the XI for the third game, with Mark Wood also marking his return in style. Ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, Woakes expressed his desire to get retained after what he produced during the previous outing. As England trailed 2-0 ahead of the third Test, they needed a match-winner to turn things around, and Woakes was that player for them. Speaking with Sky Sports at the sidelines of an event, Woakes said he was happy with how his previous week went, and he is keen on continuing to do well for his team in the remaining two matches. With England likely to make a change or two for the fourth Test, which begins next Wednesday, Woakes said he would prepare well and hopes selectors decide to retain him. ALSO READ: WI vs IND 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal thanks management following debut Test ton, says 'this is just a start' "When you get the opportunity to play in an Ashes series, then you try and take it with both hands," Woakes told Sky Sports. "I feel like last week went very well for myself and the team, and when you win a game of cricket, you obviously want to be part of the next game. "I'm obviously desperate to be part of next week, but at the same time, I'll get there, try and perform well in practice, do my right prep, and the selection is out of my control. What will be will be, but hopefully I get the nod," the all-rounder said. Bazball has made England Test team better Woakes played his first Test match under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes and was elated to bring fearlessness approach to life. He said though he enjoyed the cricket from the sidelines, returning to the dressing room and helping the team win an all-important Test feels much better. "Great to be back amongst the team and be part of what is an incredible Ashes series," Woakes added. "It has been great to watch from the sides, but now to be out there and in the middle is an amazing feeling.” He said what Bazball does it takes away the fear and gives a player leverage to express himself. Woakes added that backing the players has also helped the cause. "All they're trying to do is take that fear of failure away from players, go out there and express yourself. We've realised we've got an incredibly talented squad, so it's just about letting players go out there, play their way and have the backing of the dressing room. "It very much feels that way. You're backed however you want to go about your business out in the middle. They're very much all about trying to win, and that's always at the forefront of the mind. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes 2023: Chris Woakes desperate to play in Old Trafford after Headingley heroics

England announced their squad for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on Tuesday, July 11 as star pacer Ollie Robinson kept his place despite injury concerns. Robinson, injured on Day 1 of the Headingley Test, was&nbsp;doubtful for the crucial contest after England managed to get the better of Australia and therefore kept their Ashes-winning hopes alive. The 14-man squad saw no major surprises as Ben Foakes missed out despite&nbsp;being touted to replace the unimpressive Jonny Bairstow.

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<h2>Robinson was included in England's squad</h2>

Having suffered a back spasm, Ollie Robinson was not available to bowl for England for the rest of the contest, while part-time bowlers were used to fill the void. However, after scans and examination from the medical team, Robinson has been deemed&nbsp;fit to play a role in the team&nbsp;set-up at Old Trafford as the hosts search for parity.&nbsp;The speedster also missed the only Test against Ireland at the start of June but was declared fit to play in the Ashes.

He has been one of the consistent performers in the side and has scalped 10 wickets in the Ashes so far. Despite him not being available for bowling, Robinson managed to bat in England’s first innings. He scored five runs and played an important role with skipper Ben Stokes to narrow Australia’s first-innings lead.

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<h2>Bairstow keeps place</h2>

So far in the Ashes, Bairstow has not enjoyed a happy spell, scoring just one fifty in six innings. His tally of 139 runs in the Ashes is likely to be a concern for the management, however, Brendon McCullum and his staff will continue with the wicketkeeper-batter. This also means that Ben Foakes, who was on the stand-by, will not be part of the team that will play in Manchester. Foakes has been impressive in the domestic circuit but will have to wait at least until the Oval Test which begins on July 27.

Ben Stokes’ side will decide whether James Anderson will return to his home ground after missing the third Test, while Josh Tongue could come in after his five wickets at Lord's. Mark Wood is also likely to play in the crucial Test in Manchester.

The fourth Ashes Test starts on Wednesday, July 19 as Australia lead the five-match series 2-1.&nbsp;

<h2>England Squad for Fourth Ashes Test</h2>

Ben Stokes (C), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

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England announced their squad for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on Tuesday, July 11 as star pacer Ollie Robinson kept his place despite injury concerns.

England announced their squad for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on Tuesday, July 11 as star pacer Ollie Robinson kept his place despite injury concerns. Robinson, injured on Day 1 of the Headingley Test, was doubtful for the crucial contest after England managed to get the better of Australia and therefore kept their Ashes-winning hopes alive. The 14-man squad saw no major surprises as Ben Foakes missed out despite being touted to replace the unimpressive Jonny Bairstow. Our squad for the fourth Ashes Test just dropped 👊 Go well, lads! 🔥 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2023 × Robinson was included in England's squad Having suffered a back spasm, Ollie Robinson was not available to bowl for England for the rest of the contest, while part-time bowlers were used to fill the void. However, after scans and examination from the medical team, Robinson has been deemed fit to play a role in the team set-up at Old Trafford as the hosts search for parity. The speedster also missed the only Test against Ireland at the start of June but was declared fit to play in the Ashes. He has been one of the consistent performers in the side and has scalped 10 wickets in the Ashes so far. Despite him not being available for bowling, Robinson managed to bat in England’s first innings. He scored five runs and played an important role with skipper Ben Stokes to narrow Australia’s first-innings lead. ALSO READ | 'Main guys know they'll get selected...': Gavaskar takes an indirect dig at Rohit, Kohli ahead of WI Tests Bairstow keeps place So far in the Ashes, Bairstow has not enjoyed a happy spell, scoring just one fifty in six innings. His tally of 139 runs in the Ashes is likely to be a concern for the management, however, Brendon McCullum and his staff will continue with the wicketkeeper-batter. This also means that Ben Foakes, who was on the stand-by, will not be part of the team that will play in Manchester. Foakes has been impressive in the domestic circuit but will have to wait at least until the Oval Test which begins on July 27. Ben Stokes’ side will decide whether James Anderson will return to his home ground after missing the third Test, while Josh Tongue could come in after his five wickets at Lord's. Mark Wood is also likely to play in the crucial Test in Manchester. The fourth Ashes Test starts on Wednesday, July 19 as Australia lead the five-match series 2-1. England Squad for Fourth Ashes Test Ben Stokes (C), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson in squad for Old Trafford clash despite injury; Bairstow to continue with gloves

England seamer Ollie Robinson has irked quite a few Aussies with his ugly send-off to Usman Khawaja during the Edgbaston Test. After former stars Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting took a jibe at him, ex-Australian captain Michael Clarke is the latest to shush the seamer. Clarke advised Robinson to remain mum and concentrate on bowling and picking wickets instead of using his mouth.

During the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, when Khawaja was batting on 141, Robinson clean bowled him off a Yorker and gave him a send-off, calling him a f***ing p***k”.

While Robinson didn’t care much about this following the Test match, calling it usual among players from both countries during an Ashes, the touring team doesn’t seem to be letting go of it easily.

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Speaking on Big Sports Breakfast, Clarke didn’t mince his words and slammed Robinson for the send-off he gave to Khawaja. Known to be vocal even during his time, Clarke said that had it not been about senior bowlers getting injured, Robinson wouldn’t have even been considered for the first Test.&nbsp;

“He needs to shoosh. If England were fully fit, you wouldn’t even get a game, Ollie. If Jofra Archer was playing, or if [Mark] Wood had been playing and was fully fit, old mate — I don’t know what town he plays for — he’d be back playing clubbies,” Clarke said.

He added if someone like James Anderson had given such a send-off, it would still make sense given his credentials in Test cricket, but Robinson, who Clarke feels has been around for a very little time, must look to take wickets only.

“I actually don’t know what he’s doing. If James Anderson is saying all this, he’s got street cred (credentials). He’s played 180 Test matches; he’s got a lot of wickets. This dude has been around for five minutes. He needs to concentrate on taking wickets. Ollie, just keep taking five-fors, and then you can say what you like,” Clarke added.

<h2>England ready to even scoreline at Lord’s</h2>

Despite Bazball making all the noises ahead of the Edgbaston Test, Australia came on top, handing England their first Test defeat under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. With Oz winning the tight contest with just two wickets, England would take the positives out of the match and aim to even the scoreline at Lord’s Test, which begins on June 28.

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England seamer Ollie Robinson has irked quite a few Aussies with his ugly send-off to Usman Khawaja during the Edgbaston Test. After former stars Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting took a jibe at him, ex-Australian captain Michael Clarke is the latest to shush the seamer.

England seamer Ollie Robinson has irked quite a few Aussies with his ugly send-off to Usman Khawaja during the Edgbaston Test. After former stars Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting took a jibe at him, ex-Australian captain Michael Clarke is the latest to shush the seamer. Clarke advised Robinson to remain mum and concentrate on bowling and picking wickets instead of using his mouth. During the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, when Khawaja was batting on 141, Robinson clean bowled him off a Yorker and gave him a send-off, calling him a f***ing p***k”. While Robinson didn’t care much about this following the Test match, calling it usual among players from both countries during an Ashes, the touring team doesn’t seem to be letting go of it easily. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023: 'My dismissals to Broad were very uncharacteristic, I was frustrated,' admits Marnus Labuschagne Speaking on Big Sports Breakfast, Clarke didn’t mince his words and slammed Robinson for the send-off he gave to Khawaja. Known to be vocal even during his time, Clarke said that had it not been about senior bowlers getting injured, Robinson wouldn’t have even been considered for the first Test. “He needs to shoosh. If England were fully fit, you wouldn’t even get a game, Ollie. If Jofra Archer was playing, or if [Mark] Wood had been playing and was fully fit, old mate — I don’t know what town he plays for — he’d be back playing clubbies,” Clarke said. He added if someone like James Anderson had given such a send-off, it would still make sense given his credentials in Test cricket, but Robinson, who Clarke feels has been around for a very little time, must look to take wickets only. “I actually don’t know what he’s doing. If James Anderson is saying all this, he’s got street cred (credentials). He’s played 180 Test matches; he’s got a lot of wickets. This dude has been around for five minutes. He needs to concentrate on taking wickets. Ollie, just keep taking five-fors, and then you can say what you like,” Clarke added. England ready to even scoreline at Lord’s Despite Bazball making all the noises ahead of the Edgbaston Test, Australia came on top, handing England their first Test defeat under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. With Oz winning the tight contest with just two wickets, England would take the positives out of the match and aim to even the scoreline at Lord’s Test, which begins on June 28. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes: 'This dude has been around for five minutes': Clarke tears into Robinson over Khawaja send-off saga

England fast-bowler Ollie Robinson made to the news following the send-off he gave to Australia Usman Khawaja in first Ashes Test. Many of the former cricketers criticized Robinson's attitude and behaviour but the fast bowler defended his actions. Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain, meanwhile, also weighed in on the incident.&nbsp;

"He's not the first cricketer to give someone a send-off in an Ashes battle and there's a few Aussies that have given send-offs over the years," Hussain said while speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review.

"I've sort of enjoyed the to-ing and fro-ing from Ricky. We had Ricky working with us at Sky (Sky Sports) and the WhatsApp group was going ballistic that night... of all the Australians Ollie Robinson could mention, he mentioned Ricky.

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"Our WhatsApp group was very, very funny that night and I can't tell you some of Ricky's responses."

"I wouldn't be saying anything to Ollie Robinson (if I was England captain), apart from which end would you like to bowl and show us your skills," Hussain said.

Speaking on the steps to stop Robinson from getting the limelight, Hussain said that he'd prefer Robinson to stay out of focus for the rest of the series.

"But I might be having a word with the media guy and saying I'm hearing too much from Ollie Robinson off the field and we have 10 other cricketers that can do the press and the media.&nbsp;

"The problem nowadays are the various outlets he might be writing or doing one of the websites…you get asked by various media outlets and then that's magnified on social media.&nbsp;

"Just whoever is in charge, I don't want to be hearing about Ollie Robinson off the field, so can we just keep him away from the press just for the next four Ashes games as it builds through the series and it becomes the centre of attention," added Hussain.

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England fast-bowler Ollie Robinson made to the news following the send-off he gave to Australia Usman Khawaja in first Ashes Test. Many of the former cricketers criticized Robinson's attitude and behaviour but the fast bowler defended his actions.

England fast-bowler Ollie Robinson made to the news following the send-off he gave to Australia Usman Khawaja in first Ashes Test. Many of the former cricketers criticized Robinson's attitude and behaviour but the fast bowler defended his actions. Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain, meanwhile, also weighed in on the incident. "He's not the first cricketer to give someone a send-off in an Ashes battle and there's a few Aussies that have given send-offs over the years," Hussain said while speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review. "I've sort of enjoyed the to-ing and fro-ing from Ricky. We had Ricky working with us at Sky (Sky Sports) and the WhatsApp group was going ballistic that night... of all the Australians Ollie Robinson could mention, he mentioned Ricky. Also Read: Sarfaraz Khan posts CHEEKY reply after being snubbed from India squad for West Indies tour "Our WhatsApp group was very, very funny that night and I can't tell you some of Ricky's responses." "I wouldn't be saying anything to Ollie Robinson (if I was England captain), apart from which end would you like to bowl and show us your skills," Hussain said. Speaking on the steps to stop Robinson from getting the limelight, Hussain said that he'd prefer Robinson to stay out of focus for the rest of the series. "But I might be having a word with the media guy and saying I'm hearing too much from Ollie Robinson off the field and we have 10 other cricketers that can do the press and the media. "The problem nowadays are the various outlets he might be writing or doing one of the websites…you get asked by various media outlets and then that's magnified on social media. "Just whoever is in charge, I don't want to be hearing about Ollie Robinson off the field, so can we just keep him away from the press just for the next four Ashes games as it builds through the series and it becomes the centre of attention," added Hussain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain's advice to Ollie Robinson after backlash over Khawaja send-off

England pacer Ollie Robinson has recalled a chat he had with Usman Khawaja in the first Test match against Australia as the two were seen in a heated discussion. Khawaja was dismissed by Robinson on Day 2 of the first Test in Edgbaston where both exchanged reactions in the consequence of the dismissals. The Aussie opener was dismissed for 141 which saw the visitors set a base for the win in Edgbaston. Australia won the contest by two wickets in the dying moments of the match as they now lead the Ashes.

<h2>Robinson opens up on Khawaja chat</h2>

"I think in those big moments I sometimes forget where I am. And there’s a thousand cameras on me! I’m not normally an explicit sort of person when I get a wicket, it’s normally just a big roar, or my eyes go a bit crazy. Anyway I’ve definitely learned my lesson!" said Robinson.

The England bowler later admitted that he had learned his lesson and would avoid such circumstances. England were unlucky on the day as they lost the contest in the final session of the match despite having the upper hand at one point in the final session. Australia were 227/8 with still 55 runs needed to win the contest and looked in the driver's&nbsp;seat to take the lead.

However, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were resolute with the bat and led the Aussies to a famous win to clinch the Edgbaston contest. Cummins remained unbeaten on 45 while Lyon scored 16 runs to put a match-winning partnership.

"We’ve all seen it with Jimmy [Anderson], Broady, [Glenn] McGrath, Brett Lee. All the bowlers do it when they’re fired up and trying to get a wicket for their team. I spoke to Ussie after as well and we were all good. He was just like, “Mate, just be careful what you say.” It was nothing against him and we had a good chat. He’s a nice guy and I’ve always gotten on well with him, having played against him a few times," said Robinson.

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<h2>Selection headache for Lord’s Test</h2>

The two teams will now meet in the second Test match that kickstarts on Wednesday, June 28 at Lord’s. Both teams are expected to have their selection troubles in the Lord’s Test as Moeen Ali is a doubt while Mitchell Starc will once again face a stern task to reintegrate him into the Playing XI. Josh Hazlewood was given the nod for the opening Test, while Scott Boland is expected to continue as he is in a rich vein of form.

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England pacer Ollie Robinson has recalled a chat he had with Usman Khawaja in the first Test match against Australia as the two were seen in a heated discussion.

England pacer Ollie Robinson has recalled a chat he had with Usman Khawaja in the first Test match against Australia as the two were seen in a heated discussion. Khawaja was dismissed by Robinson on Day 2 of the first Test in Edgbaston where both exchanged reactions in the consequence of the dismissals. The Aussie opener was dismissed for 141 which saw the visitors set a base for the win in Edgbaston. Australia won the contest by two wickets in the dying moments of the match as they now lead the Ashes. Robinson opens up on Khawaja chat "I think in those big moments I sometimes forget where I am. And there’s a thousand cameras on me! I’m not normally an explicit sort of person when I get a wicket, it’s normally just a big roar, or my eyes go a bit crazy. Anyway I’ve definitely learned my lesson!" said Robinson. The England bowler later admitted that he had learned his lesson and would avoid such circumstances. England were unlucky on the day as they lost the contest in the final session of the match despite having the upper hand at one point in the final session. Australia were 227/8 with still 55 runs needed to win the contest and looked in the driver's seat to take the lead. However, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were resolute with the bat and led the Aussies to a famous win to clinch the Edgbaston contest. Cummins remained unbeaten on 45 while Lyon scored 16 runs to put a match-winning partnership. "We’ve all seen it with Jimmy [Anderson], Broady, [Glenn] McGrath, Brett Lee. All the bowlers do it when they’re fired up and trying to get a wicket for their team. I spoke to Ussie after as well and we were all good. He was just like, “Mate, just be careful what you say.” It was nothing against him and we had a good chat. He’s a nice guy and I’ve always gotten on well with him, having played against him a few times," said Robinson. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023: Bell claims 'Australia have more to work on' despite Cummins & Co.'s narrow win in Edgbaston Selection headache for Lord’s Test The two teams will now meet in the second Test match that kickstarts on Wednesday, June 28 at Lord’s. Both teams are expected to have their selection troubles in the Lord’s Test as Moeen Ali is a doubt while Mitchell Starc will once again face a stern task to reintegrate him into the Playing XI. Josh Hazlewood was given the nod for the opening Test, while Scott Boland is expected to continue as he is in a rich vein of form. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Mate, just be careful what you say - Ollie Robinson recalls big Usman Khawaja moment

Following a foul-mouth send-off to Australian opener Usman Khawaja during the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, Ollie Robinson found himself in hot waters. Although sledging and swearing are usual, at least in Ashes, Robinson’s careless remark over how the Aussies will perceive this irked a few legends, including Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting.

Following a foul-mouth send-off to Australian opener Usman Khawaja during the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, Ollie Robinson found himself in hot waters. Although sledging and swearing are usual, at least in Ashes, Robinson’s careless remark over how the Aussies will perceive this irked a few legends, including Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting. While Ponting sent a clear warning to Robinson over him bringing his name in his defence during a presser after the third day’s play, Hayden also slammed the English seamer by calling him a ‘forgettable cricketer’. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson's latest remarks irks Ponting, ex-Aussie captain issues warning After Khawaja scored his maiden hundred on UK soil, Robinson bowled him on 141 off a yorker and gave him a rusty send-off, using cuss words against him. Also, he mentioned how after picking Pat Cummins in the batting order, the English bowlers have three number 11s to deal with – a statement that backfired in the end, as it was the pair of Cummins and Nathan Lyon that helped Australia beat England by two wickets in Edgbaston on the final day. "That's how you combat England as well. Soon Pat Cummins started coming at Joe Root and hit a couple of sixes," Hayden said in a conversation with Ian Healy, as quoted by Hindustan Times. "Then the other bloke; he's a forgettable cricketer. A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kph) nude nuts, and he's got a mouth from the south." When Healy asked, "Who, Ollie Robinson?", Hayden replied, "Someone like him, you can just go, 'Brother, I'm coming at ya'." ‘I don’t care While Robinson’s send-off upset a few Aussies, the English seamer didn’t bother much to react to this. Speaking to the media after England dismissed Australia seven runs shy of their first innings total on day three, Robinson said he doesn’t care how his celebration is perceived by the opposite camp. He added he was just elated after picking the big wicket of Usman Khawaja. "It's my first home Ashes, and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me. I think Uzzie (Khawaja) played unbelievably well. To get that wicket for us as a team at the time was massive. We all want that theatre of the game, don't we? So, I'm here to provide it," he said. "I don't really care how it's perceived, to be honest. It's the Ashes. It's a professional sport. If you can't handle that, what can you handle?" Meanwhile, the second Test begins at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 28. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes: After Ponting, Hayden slams 'forgettable cricketer' Ollie Robinson for foul-mouth send-off to Khawaja

The Ashes have well and truly begun. With on-field drama, sledges, swearing and yes, cricket too, the English summer has got off to a flying start. Following the first Test at Edgbaston that Australia won by two wickets, England seamer Ollie Robinson was asked about his ‘over-the-top’ reaction after dismissing Usman Khawaja in the first innings, where he visibly abused him. Robinson, in his reply, quoted Ricky Ponting’s example, which didn’t sit well with the former Australian captain.

On day three of the first Test, Robinson clean-bowled Khawaja on 141 on a Yorker,&nbsp;and was heard using cuss words against him as part of the celebration.

Though during the game, Ponting remained tight-lipped while during commentary for Sky Sports, the batting great came down hard on the bowler and the English team in his ICC Review Podcast on Wednesday.

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Ponting said this new-looking English team is yet to get the taste of what it is about playing against the mighty Aussies in an Ashes series and said if Robinson hasn’t learned from his lessons yet, he surely is a slow learner.

"As I said after Ollie Robinson said what he said, this England cricket team hasn't played against Australia, and they'll find out pretty quickly what playing Ashes cricket and playing against a good Australian cricket team is all about," Ponting said. "And if Robinson hasn't learned that already after last week, then he's a slow learner."

<h2>‘Even Ponting did that before…’</h2>

Following day three play, Robinson, in a tensed presser said he ‘doesn’t care’ on how his reaction is perceived by the Australian, and even went on to mention Ricky Ponting’s name in it, saying, "We've all seen Ricky Ponting, [and] other Aussies do the same to us. Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it's not received well."

Reverting to this, Ponting said it was unusual from Robinson to bring his name like that, but since he had, he would learn quickly on why this shouldn’t happen again.

"Some of the things he had to say - I mean he even brought my name into it, which I felt was a little bit unusual," Ponting said. "But for me, it's water off a duck's back. If he is sitting back thinking about me, then no wonder he bowled like the way that he did in that game, if he's worried about what I did 15 years ago."

Ponting said if the English players were to talk about Australians in an Ashes, they must be backing that with skill set.

"He'll learn pretty quickly that if you're going to talk to Australian cricketers in an Ashes series, then you want to be able to back it up with your skills,” Ponting added.

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The Ashes have well and truly begun. With on-field drama, sledges, swearing and yes, cricket too, the English summer has got off to a flying start. Following the first Test at Edgbaston that Australia won by two wickets, England seamer Ollie Robinson was asked about his ‘over-the-top’ reaction after dismissing Usman Khawaja in the first innings, where he visibly abused him.

The Ashes have well and truly begun. With on-field drama, sledges, swearing and yes, cricket too, the English summer has got off to a flying start. Following the first Test at Edgbaston that Australia won by two wickets, England seamer Ollie Robinson was asked about his ‘over-the-top’ reaction after dismissing Usman Khawaja in the first innings, where he visibly abused him. Robinson, in his reply, quoted Ricky Ponting’s example, which didn’t sit well with the former Australian captain. On day three of the first Test, Robinson clean-bowled Khawaja on 141 on a Yorker, and was heard using cuss words against him as part of the celebration. Though during the game, Ponting remained tight-lipped while during commentary for Sky Sports, the batting great came down hard on the bowler and the English team in his ICC Review Podcast on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Ashes: Coach McCullum backs players despite narrow defeat, says Edgbaston loss 'validated' our style of play Ponting said this new-looking English team is yet to get the taste of what it is about playing against the mighty Aussies in an Ashes series and said if Robinson hasn’t learned from his lessons yet, he surely is a slow learner. "As I said after Ollie Robinson said what he said, this England cricket team hasn't played against Australia, and they'll find out pretty quickly what playing Ashes cricket and playing against a good Australian cricket team is all about," Ponting said. "And if Robinson hasn't learned that already after last week, then he's a slow learner." ‘Even Ponting did that before…’ Following day three play, Robinson, in a tensed presser said he ‘doesn’t care’ on how his reaction is perceived by the Australian, and even went on to mention Ricky Ponting’s name in it, saying, "We've all seen Ricky Ponting, [and] other Aussies do the same to us. Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it's not received well." Reverting to this, Ponting said it was unusual from Robinson to bring his name like that, but since he had, he would learn quickly on why this shouldn’t happen again. "Some of the things he had to say - I mean he even brought my name into it, which I felt was a little bit unusual," Ponting said. "But for me, it's water off a duck's back. If he is sitting back thinking about me, then no wonder he bowled like the way that he did in that game, if he's worried about what I did 15 years ago." Ponting said if the English players were to talk about Australians in an Ashes, they must be backing that with skill set. "He'll learn pretty quickly that if you're going to talk to Australian cricketers in an Ashes series, then you want to be able to back it up with your skills,” Ponting added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson's latest remarks irks Ponting, ex-Aussie captain issues warning

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has defended his actions on giving Australian Usman Khawaja a send off after taking his wicket on day 3 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023. Khawaja, who top scored for Australia with 141, was yorked out after shimming down the wicket. Robinson said that he 'doesn't care' after appearing to tell Khawaja 'F*** off, you f**king prick.'

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"It's my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me," Robinson said at the post match presentation. "I think Uzzie played unbelievably well. To get that wicket for us as a team at the time was massive. We all want that theatre of the game, don't we? So I'm here to provide it."

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The fast bowler, who took three wickets in total, was asked if he thinks abusing opposition players is part of the theatre of the game. Robinson replied with a deadpan no and said that it can happen when 'you are in the heat of the moment.'

"No, it's not," Robinson said. "But I think when you're in the heat of the moment and you have the passion of the Ashes, that can happen. We've all seen Ricky Ponting, other Aussies do the same to us. Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it's not received well," he added.

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<h2>England take 1st innings lead</h2>

After dismissing Khawaja, who had added 34 runs with skipper Pat Cummins for the seventh wicket after Alex Carey's fall, England were all over Kangaroos. Australia could add only 14 runs more after Khawaja's wicket and were all out for 386 in their first innings, handing England a seven-run lead. Stuart Broad and Robinson took three wickets each for England.

<h2>Australia ahead at end of day 3</h2>

The third day saw rain halting the play before lunch as Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley looked set to build on the marginal seven-run lead for England. The players returned for a short while before the play was eventually called off. Australia, however, took advantage of overcast conditions in that short passage and sent back both English openers. The hosts currently are at 28/2 and lead by 35 runs.

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England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has defended his actions on giving Australian Usman Khawaja a send off after taking his wicket on day 3 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023.

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has defended his actions on giving Australian Usman Khawaja a send off after taking his wicket on day 3 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023. Khawaja, who top scored for Australia with 141, was yorked out after shimming down the wicket. Robinson said that he 'doesn't care' after appearing to tell Khawaja 'F*** off, you f**king prick.' SIX catchers in and the plan works 👏 Khawaja gone for 141. COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/6MLJcQxzCX — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 18, 2023 × "It's my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me," Robinson said at the post match presentation. "I think Uzzie played unbelievably well. To get that wicket for us as a team at the time was massive. We all want that theatre of the game, don't we? So I'm here to provide it." Also Read: James Anderson bowls MAGICAL ball to dismiss Alex Carey for 1100th First Class wicket | WATCH The fast bowler, who took three wickets in total, was asked if he thinks abusing opposition players is part of the theatre of the game. Robinson replied with a deadpan no and said that it can happen when 'you are in the heat of the moment.' "No, it's not," Robinson said. "But I think when you're in the heat of the moment and you have the passion of the Ashes, that can happen. We've all seen Ricky Ponting, other Aussies do the same to us. Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it's not received well," he added. The English press wanted nothing to do with mentioning Ollie Robinson’s abuse of Khawaja. Imagine the hysteria if that was one of ours. Hopefully the Aussie bowlers pepper this loud mouth with some chin music. pic.twitter.com/QyvQkHxkNc — The Oracle (@BigOtrivia) June 19, 2023 × England take 1st innings lead After dismissing Khawaja, who had added 34 runs with skipper Pat Cummins for the seventh wicket after Alex Carey's fall, England were all over Kangaroos. Australia could add only 14 runs more after Khawaja's wicket and were all out for 386 in their first innings, handing England a seven-run lead. Stuart Broad and Robinson took three wickets each for England. Australia ahead at end of day 3 The third day saw rain halting the play before lunch as Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley looked set to build on the marginal seven-run lead for England. The players returned for a short while before the play was eventually called off. Australia, however, took advantage of overcast conditions in that short passage and sent back both English openers. The hosts currently are at 28/2 and lead by 35 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: England's Ollie Robinson defends sledging Usman Khawaja on day 3

England cricket team has been handed a timely boost for the upcoming Ashes 2023 after speedster Ollie Robinson was passed fit for the only Test match against Ireland. England are set to play Ireland at the Lord’s in the only Test starting on June 1 with Robinson now key for them as they prepare for the big showdown against the Aussies. The 29-year-old had suffered an ankle issue after day two of Sussex's County Championship match against Glamorgan at Hove last week.

<h2>ECB's statement on Robinson</h2>

"Scan results have revealed no damage to his left ankle and that Robinson will join up with the England men's Test squad this weekend ahead of the Test match against Ireland starting on Thursday, June 1 at Lord's,” an ECB statement read.

The scan reports showed no big issues for the speedster as he will be an important part of the England side as they bid to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015.&nbsp; Robinson left the field with a sore left ankle and appeared on the final day wearing a protective boot and hobbling about on crutches.

It is worth reminding that, record wicket-taker James Anderson is nursing a minor strain he picked up during the County Championship match while playing for Lancashire. Ben Stokes is also carrying a knee injury and might not be available to play as an all-rounder. Stokes returned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to recover from the issue that has been troubling him for a while.

Jofra Archer however has been ruled out from the first two matches of the Ashes with a hamstring injury. He is targeting a return to the squad for the remaining three Ashes matches.

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<h2>Schedule for Ashes</h2>

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	<li>First Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham June 16-20</li>
	<li>Second Test, Lord's, London June 28-July 2</li>
	<li>Third Test, Headingley, Leeds July 6-10</li>
	<li>Fourth Test, Old Trafford, Manchester July 19-23</li>
	<li>Fifth Test, The Oval, London, July 27-31</li>
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<h2>England squad for only Test vs Ireland</h2>

Ben Stokes (captain), Ollie Pope (vice-captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence Jonny Bairstow (wkt), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Matty Potts, Jack Leach.

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England cricket team has been handed a timely boost for the upcoming Ashes 2023 after speedster Ollie Robinson was passed fit for the only Test match against Ireland.

England cricket team has been handed a timely boost for the upcoming Ashes 2023 after speedster Ollie Robinson was passed fit for the only Test match against Ireland. England are set to play Ireland at the Lord’s in the only Test starting on June 1 with Robinson now key for them as they prepare for the big showdown against the Aussies. The 29-year-old had suffered an ankle issue after day two of Sussex's County Championship match against Glamorgan at Hove last week. ECB's statement on Robinson "Scan results have revealed no damage to his left ankle and that Robinson will join up with the England men's Test squad this weekend ahead of the Test match against Ireland starting on Thursday, June 1 at Lord's,” an ECB statement read. The scan reports showed no big issues for the speedster as he will be an important part of the England side as they bid to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015. Robinson left the field with a sore left ankle and appeared on the final day wearing a protective boot and hobbling about on crutches. It is worth reminding that, record wicket-taker James Anderson is nursing a minor strain he picked up during the County Championship match while playing for Lancashire. Ben Stokes is also carrying a knee injury and might not be available to play as an all-rounder. Stokes returned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to recover from the issue that has been troubling him for a while. Jofra Archer however has been ruled out from the first two matches of the Ashes with a hamstring injury. He is targeting a return to the squad for the remaining three Ashes matches. ALSO READ | PCB prepares action plan of Asia Cup hybrid model as demanded by BCCI - Sources Schedule for Ashes First Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham June 16-20 Second Test, Lord's, London June 28-July 2 Third Test, Headingley, Leeds July 6-10 Fourth Test, Old Trafford, Manchester July 19-23 Fifth Test, The Oval, London, July 27-31 England squad for only Test vs Ireland Ben Stokes (captain), Ollie Pope (vice-captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence Jonny Bairstow (wkt), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Matty Potts, Jack Leach. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson fit to face Ireland before crunch Australia showdown in June

England pacer Ollie Robinson is all set to play the role of a pantomime villain for Australia as he gets ready for a big English summer. Rejuvenated under the leadership of Ben Stokes and guided by the excellent Brendon McCullum, England are expected to give Australia a run for its money. The Aussies will travel to England in the upcoming summer for the five-match Ashes series, knowing they could enter a fairy-tail affair as World Test Championship winners. &nbsp;

Robinson, who scalped 11 wickets in the unforgettable Ashes of 2021-22, is now ready to make his mark while keeping away from injuries. Stuart Broad was the only England bowler to have scalped more wickets in the Ashes with 13 when Joe Root’s men were dismantled 4-0. However, Robinson feels they are hungry and ready to give the Aussies a tough fight this time around.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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"The way we're playing cricket, we feel like we can really stick one on them and win the series comfortably," Robinson said with a smile. &nbsp;

"There's definitely a desire there still, a hunger to put it right. I felt when I got back from that trip I didn't leave it all out there and I'd let myself down and the side down a little bit,” Robinson said while looking back at the Ashes memories from 2021-22.&nbsp; &nbsp;

“So it's definitely something I want to put right and there's a few fellas in that position as well. So there's a lot of hungry boys this summer to beat the Aussies again,” the England pacer added.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Robinson further added on the team’s performance in the last 12 months having dominated the likes of New Zealand, India, Pakistan and South Africa. England are strong favourites to win the Ashes in their own backyard having not lost a series since Stokes and McCullum have taken over the reins.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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"I think the cricket we're playing at the moment makes it such an exciting time to play them. We've been dominating teams in all conditions for 12 months now. In England we dominated, in Pakistan we dominated and in New Zealand, we played most of the cricket for nine days and lost on the last day because we probably weren't quite there. But I think the way we're playing cricket, we feel like we can really stick one on them and win the series comfortably, Robinson added. &nbsp;

The latest edition of the Ashes will start on June 16 and will follow immediately after the World Test Championship final against India. The first contest will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

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England pacer Ollie Robinson is all set to play the role of a pantomime villain for Australia as he gets ready for a big English summer. Rejuvenated under the leadership of Ben Stokes and guided by the excellent Brendon McCullum, England are expected to give Australia a run for its money.

England pacer Ollie Robinson is all set to play the role of a pantomime villain for Australia as he gets ready for a big English summer. Rejuvenated under the leadership of Ben Stokes and guided by the excellent Brendon McCullum, England are expected to give Australia a run for its money. The Aussies will travel to England in the upcoming summer for the five-match Ashes series, knowing they could enter a fairy-tail affair as World Test Championship winners. Robinson, who scalped 11 wickets in the unforgettable Ashes of 2021-22, is now ready to make his mark while keeping away from injuries. Stuart Broad was the only England bowler to have scalped more wickets in the Ashes with 13 when Joe Root’s men were dismantled 4-0. However, Robinson feels they are hungry and ready to give the Aussies a tough fight this time around. Robinson ready for Ashes "The way we're playing cricket, we feel like we can really stick one on them and win the series comfortably," Robinson said with a smile. "There's definitely a desire there still, a hunger to put it right. I felt when I got back from that trip I didn't leave it all out there and I'd let myself down and the side down a little bit,” Robinson said while looking back at the Ashes memories from 2021-22. “So it's definitely something I want to put right and there's a few fellas in that position as well. So there's a lot of hungry boys this summer to beat the Aussies again,” the England pacer added. Robinson further added on the team’s performance in the last 12 months having dominated the likes of New Zealand, India, Pakistan and South Africa. England are strong favourites to win the Ashes in their own backyard having not lost a series since Stokes and McCullum have taken over the reins. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's dream of winning the trophy will come true: Manjrekar's MASSIVE claim ahead of IPL 2023 "I think the cricket we're playing at the moment makes it such an exciting time to play them. We've been dominating teams in all conditions for 12 months now. In England we dominated, in Pakistan we dominated and in New Zealand, we played most of the cricket for nine days and lost on the last day because we probably weren't quite there. But I think the way we're playing cricket, we feel like we can really stick one on them and win the series comfortably, Robinson added. The latest edition of the Ashes will start on June 16 and will follow immediately after the World Test Championship final against India. The first contest will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: England pacer Ollie Robinson backs team's chances in summer, says 'there's definitely a desire'

England pacer Ollie Robinson turned spinner for the visitors during Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia in the Ashes 2021-22. It was a desperate move from England, who had no spinner left in the playing XI after captain Joe Root took the field late on Day 4. Root had been hit on his abdomen while batting and had to be assessed by the medical staff.

England had headed into the second Test with both James Anderson and Stuart Broad as part of their five-man pace attack also consisting of Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes and Robinson. With no slow bowlers on the field, Robinson decided to change his action and bowl a few overs as a spinner during Australia's second innings.

Fans were wowed by England's pacer's versatility and enjoyed his spin bowling against the Aussie batters. Dawid Malan, who has also not bowled a lot in international cricket, also came up with a few overs of spin during Day 4 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. However, it was Robinson's drift from pace to spin which caught the attention of many.

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England managed to pick some quick wickets in the morning session on Day 4 to restrict Australia to 230/9 in their second innings. However, half-centuries from Marnus Labuschagne (51) and Travis Head (51) helped the hosts take their lead past the 450-run mark and set up a huge target of 468 runs for England.

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Robinson and Malan both picked up two wickets apiece while Root also managed a couple of wickets in his six overs. On the other hand, both Anderson and Broad went wicket-less during Australia's second innings of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

England once again got off to a poor start in their second innings as they lost opener Haseeb Hameed cheaply on a duck before Rory Burns and Malan combined to steady the ship. England will have to bat out the entire Day 4 and the final day to give themselves a chance in the pink-ball Test.

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England pacer Ollie Robinson turned spinner for the visitors during Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia in the Ashes 2021-22. It was a desperate move from England, who had no spinner left in the playing XI after captain Joe Root took the field late on Day 4.

England pacer Ollie Robinson turned spinner for the visitors during Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia in the Ashes 2021-22. It was a desperate move from England, who had no spinner left in the playing XI after captain Joe Root took the field late on Day 4. Root had been hit on his abdomen while batting and had to be assessed by the medical staff. England had headed into the second Test with both James Anderson and Stuart Broad as part of their five-man pace attack also consisting of Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes and Robinson. With no slow bowlers on the field, Robinson decided to change his action and bowl a few overs as a spinner during Australia's second innings. Fans were wowed by England's pacer's versatility and enjoyed his spin bowling against the Aussie batters. Dawid Malan, who has also not bowled a lot in international cricket, also came up with a few overs of spin during Day 4 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. However, it was Robinson's drift from pace to spin which caught the attention of many. Watch Ollie Robinson bowling spin in the second Ashes Test: England pacer Ollie Robinson bowling off spin #Ashes #Ashes2021pic.twitter.com/ado3C7MC0V — CRICKET VIDEOS (@AbdullahNeaz) December 19, 2021 × England managed to pick some quick wickets in the morning session on Day 4 to restrict Australia to 230/9 in their second innings. However, half-centuries from Marnus Labuschagne (51) and Travis Head (51) helped the hosts take their lead past the 450-run mark and set up a huge target of 468 runs for England. Also Read: Mitchell Starc becomes first bowler to pick 50 wickets with pink ball in Day-Night Test Robinson and Malan both picked up two wickets apiece while Root also managed a couple of wickets in his six overs. On the other hand, both Anderson and Broad went wicket-less during Australia's second innings of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. England once again got off to a poor start in their second innings as they lost opener Haseeb Hameed cheaply on a duck before Rory Burns and Malan combined to steady the ship. England will have to bat out the entire Day 4 and the final day to give themselves a chance in the pink-ball Test.

WATCH: England pacer Ollie Robinson wows fans, turns off-spinner in 2nd Ashes Test against Australia

Ollie Robinson's fifer really helped England limit India's lead to 95 runs. He took the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;

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This is Robinson's comeback Test after he was suspended after his racist and sexist tweets as an 18-year-old were discovered on the opening day of his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s in June.&nbsp;

“I was young 18-19 years old. I made a lot of mistakes, not just those tweets. I’ve grown as a person a lot in that time. Obviously, I’ve learnt a lot try to develop as a person in the last 10 years. I try to make myself the best person I can be," he said at the end of day’s play.

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He called it as the toughest phase of his life: “It was the toughest period in my life. It affected myself and my family but I’ve learnt a lot since then."

“It was quite tough and to get the rewards, in the end, was pleasing."

Earlier, England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him.&nbsp;

Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson's fifer really helped England limit India's lead to 95 runs. He took the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.

Ollie Robinson's fifer really helped England limit India's lead to 95 runs. He took the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Bumrah's six in first Test against England - WATCH This is Robinson's comeback Test after he was suspended after his racist and sexist tweets as an 18-year-old were discovered on the opening day of his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s in June. “I was young 18-19 years old. I made a lot of mistakes, not just those tweets. I’ve grown as a person a lot in that time. Obviously, I’ve learnt a lot try to develop as a person in the last 10 years. I try to make myself the best person I can be," he said at the end of day’s play. ALSO READ: 'Fantastic': Kumble on Anderson becoming third-highest wicket-taker in Tests He called it as the toughest phase of his life: “It was the toughest period in my life. It affected myself and my family but I’ve learnt a lot since then." “It was quite tough and to get the rewards, in the end, was pleasing." Earlier, England pacer James Anderson became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble during Day 3 of first England vs India Test in Nottingham. Now, Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets, has reacted to Anderson's historic feat and congratulated him. Anderson achieved the feat when he dismissed KL Rahul with an outside-off delivery during the first Test of a five-match series. He took another wicket of Shardul Thakur in the next over, taking his tally to 621. It took him 162 Test matches to get past Kumble, who scalped 619 wickets in 132 Tests. The paceman is only behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) on the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game.

Cricket - 'Grown as a person': English pacer Ollie Robinson opens about his old racist tweets

The England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson is allowed to continue playing cricket subsequent to being considered to have served his suspension following an investigation concerning chronicled racist and sexist tweets. He has been given an eight-match suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board, out of which five games are suspended for two years. The 27-year-old has additionally been given a robust fine of £3,200.&nbsp;

Notwithstanding, the leftover three matches out of the eight have effectively been played by England. Ollie Robinson, by not being a part of the team, has served his obligatory suspension. This implies he will be accessible to play promptly whenever called upon to England's crew for their next game.&nbsp;

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The suspension finished Ollie Robinson's spell of monstrous highs and lows. Being presently accessible for choice, he could shape a significant part of England's bowling attack.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson had a fantasy debut against New Zealand last month, where he got seven wickets, that too at Lord's, the home of cricket. He likewise scored convenient runs down the request and end up being one more all-rounder that could turn into a big name for England later on.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson likewise apologized for his tweets, referencing that in 2012-13, he had no idea about prejudice and that he didn't intend to examine anybody regarding their standing, race, or identity.&nbsp;There were partitioned suppositions on whether Ollie Robinson ought to be restricted or ought to be excused for his old tweets. Although, after some investigation, Ollie Robinson was suspended.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson had to sit out in the wake of giving a stupendous execution on debut and that may have given his certainty a hit. In any case, he will be alleviated of the way that his experience is at long last finished and that he may get a call-up to the England crew soon.

The 27-year-old had conceded breaking two ECB mandates according to various hostile tweets posted when he was matured somewhere in the aged 18 and 20. Ollie Robinson had withdrawn himself from Sussex following the suspension forced by the England team for the second Test against New Zealand.&nbsp;

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As indicated by an assertion, the board thought about huge alleviation, including the time that had passed since the tweets were posted, and various individual references to show how Ollie Robinson is a different individual now than when the tweets were sent.

The England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson is allowed to continue playing cricket subsequent to being considered to have served his suspension following an investigation concerning chronicled racist and sexist tweets.

The England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson is allowed to continue playing cricket subsequent to being considered to have served his suspension following an investigation concerning chronicled racist and sexist tweets. He has been given an eight-match suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board, out of which five games are suspended for two years. The 27-year-old has additionally been given a robust fine of £3,200. Notwithstanding, the leftover three matches out of the eight have effectively been played by England. Ollie Robinson, by not being a part of the team, has served his obligatory suspension. This implies he will be accessible to play promptly whenever called upon to England's crew for their next game. ALSO READ: Cricket: Steve Smith ready to sacrifice T20 World Cup participation to be fit for Ashes The suspension finished Ollie Robinson's spell of monstrous highs and lows. Being presently accessible for choice, he could shape a significant part of England's bowling attack. Ollie Robinson had a fantasy debut against New Zealand last month, where he got seven wickets, that too at Lord's, the home of cricket. He likewise scored convenient runs down the request and end up being one more all-rounder that could turn into a big name for England later on. Ollie Robinson likewise apologized for his tweets, referencing that in 2012-13, he had no idea about prejudice and that he didn't intend to examine anybody regarding their standing, race, or identity. There were partitioned suppositions on whether Ollie Robinson ought to be restricted or ought to be excused for his old tweets. Although, after some investigation, Ollie Robinson was suspended. Ollie Robinson had to sit out in the wake of giving a stupendous execution on debut and that may have given his certainty a hit. In any case, he will be alleviated of the way that his experience is at long last finished and that he may get a call-up to the England crew soon. The 27-year-old had conceded breaking two ECB mandates according to various hostile tweets posted when he was matured somewhere in the aged 18 and 20. Ollie Robinson had withdrawn himself from Sussex following the suspension forced by the England team for the second Test against New Zealand. Cricket Discipline Commission announces decision on Ollie Robinson — England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) July 3, 2021 × As indicated by an assertion, the board thought about huge alleviation, including the time that had passed since the tweets were posted, and various individual references to show how Ollie Robinson is a different individual now than when the tweets were sent.

Cricket: England bowler Ollie Robinson clear for international return

England pacer Ollie Robinson will miss the first two matches of the T20 Blast for Sussex as he takes a ‘short break’ from cricket following the controversy over his historic tweets deemed sexist and racist. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended Robinson, pending investigation, from international cricket but he remains eligible to play for Sussex.<o:p></o:p>

Robinson will miss Sussex’s matches against Gloucestershire and Hampshire on Friday and Saturday respectively.<o:p></o:p>

Sussex, in a statement, said that Ollie has decided to spend time with his young family after a difficult week.<o:p></o:p>

"After a difficult week, Ollie has decided to take a short break from the game to spend time with his young family," read a Sussex statement.<o:p></o:p>

"We remain in close contact with Ollie from a welfare perspective and will issue further updates on his availability at the relevant times."

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"When he is ready to return, Ollie will be welcomed back to the club, where discussions with the remainder of the squad over the last week have made clear that he retains the support of all his Sussex team-mates," said Sussex.<o:p></o:p>

"Ollie has more to learn in this area. We all do. We all have a responsibility to improve and to make cricket a game for everybody."<o:p></o:p>

Robinson’s tweets from 2012-13 when he was aged 18 and 19 resurfaced on Day 1 of England’s drawn first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s as he took to the field for his international debut.<o:p></o:p>

He later apologised, saying he was "ashamed" and "embarrassed".

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Sussex had said: "Ollie's tweets were completely unacceptable, and their content is totally at odds with our stated ambition to inspire people from every background in our county to say, 'I feel part of Sussex Cricket'.<o:p></o:p>

"Ollie is a very different man from the one that wrote those tweets and has clearly learned much in the intervening years.<o:p></o:p>

"As a result of his actions, Ollie has had the opportunity to represent his country suspended, is at the centre of intense public and media scrutiny and faces the possibility of further disciplinary action from the ECB.<o:p></o:p>

"Sussex Cricket will not be adding to these significant penalties.<o:p></o:p>

"The club will turn its attention to supporting Ollie in his commitment to continue to educate himself in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion."<o:p></o:p>

England pacer Ollie Robinson will miss the first two matches of the T20 Blast for Sussex as he takes a ‘short break’ from cricket following the controversy over his historic tweets deemed sexist and racist.

England pacer Ollie Robinson will miss the first two matches of the T20 Blast for Sussex as he takes a ‘short break’ from cricket following the controversy over his historic tweets deemed sexist and racist. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended Robinson, pending investigation, from international cricket but he remains eligible to play for Sussex. Robinson will miss Sussex’s matches against Gloucestershire and Hampshire on Friday and Saturday respectively. Sussex, in a statement, said that Ollie has decided to spend time with his young family after a difficult week. "After a difficult week, Ollie has decided to take a short break from the game to spend time with his young family," read a Sussex statement. "We remain in close contact with Ollie from a welfare perspective and will issue further updates on his availability at the relevant times." ALSO READ: Cricket: James Anderson surpasses Alastair Cook to become most capped England Test player "When he is ready to return, Ollie will be welcomed back to the club, where discussions with the remainder of the squad over the last week have made clear that he retains the support of all his Sussex team-mates," said Sussex. "Ollie has more to learn in this area. We all do. We all have a responsibility to improve and to make cricket a game for everybody." Robinson’s tweets from 2012-13 when he was aged 18 and 19 resurfaced on Day 1 of England’s drawn first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s as he took to the field for his international debut. He later apologised, saying he was "ashamed" and "embarrassed". ALSO READ: Cricket- 'India-Pakistan series was followed much more than Ashes': Inzamam-Ul-Haq Sussex had said: "Ollie's tweets were completely unacceptable, and their content is totally at odds with our stated ambition to inspire people from every background in our county to say, 'I feel part of Sussex Cricket'. "Ollie is a very different man from the one that wrote those tweets and has clearly learned much in the intervening years. "As a result of his actions, Ollie has had the opportunity to represent his country suspended, is at the centre of intense public and media scrutiny and faces the possibility of further disciplinary action from the ECB. "Sussex Cricket will not be adding to these significant penalties. "The club will turn its attention to supporting Ollie in his commitment to continue to educate himself in the area of equality, diversity and inclusion."

Ollie Robinson takes 'short break' from cricket after controversy over historic tweets

Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has expressed his shock after England PM Boris Johnson disagreed with Ollie Robinson’s suspension from international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over racist and sexist historical tweets. Engineer further revealed how he faced racism during his time with Lancashire in County cricket as he said that it is due to the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) that many overseas cricketers have mellowed down their tone towards Indians. <o:p></o:p>

“I am reading in the papers about Boris Johnson. I think it is absolute rubbish for a prime minister to lend his name to such a statement. Punish the fellow (Robinson). I think the ECB has done absolutely the right thing by suspending him. He has committed an error of judgement, he should pay for it. It will be a deterrent,” Engineer told The Indian Express.<o:p></o:p>

The 27-year-old English pacer Ollie Robinson had made racist and sexist remarks on Twitter when he was 18-year-old. While many have supported Robinson’s heartfelt apology during the Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand when the controversial tweets resurfaced again on the social media platform, Engineer said that 18 is an age at which an individual is responsible. <o:p></o:p>

Engineer further revealed that he was also subjected to racist remarks when he first came to play County cricket with Lancashire back in the day.

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“It is a real shame when you say he was a youngster who was 18 (when he tweeted). It is an age at which an individual is responsible. If they (cricketers) can get away with it, then things would be worse. People will make all sorts of comments against us (Asians). It has to be nipped in the bud. To talk about Asians like that in such a context or make other comments reflects on the upbringing,” Engineer, who played 46 Tests for India, says.<o:p></o:p>

“I am not saying ban them for life, but certainly give them a hefty fine where it hurts their wallet and suspend them from Test cricket for a series or from First-Class cricket for a while. Be strict about it.”<o:p></o:p>

“When I first came into county cricket, there were question marks like ‘he is from India?’ I did face it (racist comments) once or twice when I joined Lancashire. Nothing very personal, but just because I was from India. It had to do with making fun of my accent. I think my English is better than most Englishmen really, so soon they realised that you don’t mess around with Farokh Engineer. They got the message. I gave it back to them straightaway. Not only that, I proved myself with my bat and gloves as well. I was simply proud I put India on the map as an ambassador for the country.”

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Engineer, in a recent podcast with Cyrus Broacha, had mentioned how Boycott was often heard saying ‘bloody Indians’. But the former India international said that the IPL has made foreign players cosy up to the Indians just because it pays life-changing amount to them. <o:p></o:p>

“Boycott’s comment… well it was a common thing. I don’t want to make an issue about only Boycott. The others, even if they didn’t say it, they thought of it. He was not the only one, there were a few others, including Australians as well.”<o:p></o:p>

“We were all ‘bloody Indians’ to them till a few years ago. Now once the IPL started, they are all licking our backsides. It amazes me that just because of the money, they are licking our boots now. But people like me know what their true colours were initially. Now they suddenly changed their tunes. India is a good country to go for a few months and do some television work, if not play and make money.”<o:p></o:p>

Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has expressed his shock after England PM Boris Johnson disagreed with Ollie Robinson’s suspension from international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over racist and sexist historical tweets.

Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has expressed his shock after England PM Boris Johnson disagreed with Ollie Robinson’s suspension from international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over racist and sexist historical tweets. Engineer further revealed how he faced racism during his time with Lancashire in County cricket as he said that it is due to the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) that many overseas cricketers have mellowed down their tone towards Indians. “I am reading in the papers about Boris Johnson. I think it is absolute rubbish for a prime minister to lend his name to such a statement. Punish the fellow (Robinson). I think the ECB has done absolutely the right thing by suspending him. He has committed an error of judgement, he should pay for it. It will be a deterrent,” Engineer told The Indian Express. The 27-year-old English pacer Ollie Robinson had made racist and sexist remarks on Twitter when he was 18-year-old. While many have supported Robinson’s heartfelt apology during the Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand when the controversial tweets resurfaced again on the social media platform, Engineer said that 18 is an age at which an individual is responsible. Engineer further revealed that he was also subjected to racist remarks when he first came to play County cricket with Lancashire back in the day. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Too hard on him': Michael Holding reacts to ECB suspending Ollie Robinson “It is a real shame when you say he was a youngster who was 18 (when he tweeted). It is an age at which an individual is responsible. If they (cricketers) can get away with it, then things would be worse. People will make all sorts of comments against us (Asians). It has to be nipped in the bud. To talk about Asians like that in such a context or make other comments reflects on the upbringing,” Engineer, who played 46 Tests for India, says. “I am not saying ban them for life, but certainly give them a hefty fine where it hurts their wallet and suspend them from Test cricket for a series or from First-Class cricket for a while. Be strict about it.” “When I first came into county cricket, there were question marks like ‘he is from India?’ I did face it (racist comments) once or twice when I joined Lancashire. Nothing very personal, but just because I was from India. It had to do with making fun of my accent. I think my English is better than most Englishmen really, so soon they realised that you don’t mess around with Farokh Engineer. They got the message. I gave it back to them straightaway. Not only that, I proved myself with my bat and gloves as well. I was simply proud I put India on the map as an ambassador for the country.” ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC announces match officials for WTC final; Richard Illingworth, Michael Gough named on-field umpires Engineer, in a recent podcast with Cyrus Broacha, had mentioned how Boycott was often heard saying ‘bloody Indians’. But the former India international said that the IPL has made foreign players cosy up to the Indians just because it pays life-changing amount to them. “Boycott’s comment… well it was a common thing. I don’t want to make an issue about only Boycott. The others, even if they didn’t say it, they thought of it. He was not the only one, there were a few others, including Australians as well.” “We were all ‘bloody Indians’ to them till a few years ago. Now once the IPL started, they are all licking our backsides. It amazes me that just because of the money, they are licking our boots now. But people like me know what their true colours were initially. Now they suddenly changed their tunes. India is a good country to go for a few months and do some television work, if not play and make money.”

Cricket: 'We were all bloody Indians to them, since IPL they are licking our boots' - Farokh Engineer reacts to England's racism row

A lot has been said and written since England pacer Ollie Robinson was suspended by the ECB from international cricket for his controversial historical tweets. Veteran England pacer James Anderson has now opined on the whole matter as he said that the England team has unanimously accepted Robinson’s heartfelt apology during the first Test against New Zealand, which was also his debut Test for England. <o:p></o:p>

Robinson’s Test debut, where he picked a match-haul of seven wickets, was marred by controversy as his racist and sexist tweets from nine years ago resurfaced on social media platform Twitter. Robinson was further suspended from international cricket by ECB for his offensive tweets dating back to 2012-13, for which he tendered a heartfelt apology. <o:p></o:p>

“No, I think it’s been accepted.&nbsp;He stood up in front of the group and apologised and you could see how sincere he was and upset he was, and I think as a group we appreciate that he is a different person now. He’s done a lot of maturing and growing since then, and he’s got the full support of the team,” Anderson told reporters.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-boris-johnson-criticises-suspension-of-england-paceman-robinson-over-racist-tweets-389998" hreflang="en">Cricket: Boris Johnson criticises suspension of England paceman Robinson over racist tweets</a>

The UK’s political class including Prime Minister Boris Johnson also weighed in on the matter while urging the ECB to reconsider the decision of suspending the pacer for something he did as a teenager. <o:p></o:p>

When asked about the impact of Robinson’s suspension on the team, the veteran said: “Well yeah, I think it’s a you know it is a difficult time. I think as players we’re trying to learn from this really. We realise that it’s important to try and get educated around these issues, which we’re continuing to do with the ECB and the PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association) we’ve already been doing workshops before this series to try and help improve ourselves as people basically, to try and make sure that this sort of thing doesn’t happen.”<o:p></o:p>

At the close of Day 1 at Lord’s, the 27-year-old Robinson apologised on camera as he said he was going through a difficult patch in his life when he posted those tweets as an 18-year-old.<o:p></o:p>

“I want to make it clear that I’m not racist and I’m not sexist,” Robinson had said.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-england-team-fined-40-per-cent-match-fee-for-slow-over-rate-in-1st-test-vs-new-zealand-389996" hreflang="en">Cricket: England team fined 40 per cent match fee for slow over-rate in 1st Test vs New Zealand</a><o:p></o:p>

“I deeply regret my actions, and I am ashamed of making such remarks. I was thoughtless and irresponsible, and regardless of my state of mind at the time, my actions were inexcusable.<o:p></o:p>

Since that period, I have matured as a person and fully regret the tweets.” <o:p></o:p>

However, due to the suspension, Robinson will not be available for the second Test against New Zealand which begins at Edgbaston on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

A lot has been said and written since England pacer Ollie Robinson was suspended by the ECB from international cricket for his controversial historical tweets. Veteran England pacer James Anderson has now opined on the whole matter as he said that the England team has unanimously accepted Robinson’s heartfelt apology during the first Test against New Zealand, which was also his debut Test for England.

A lot has been said and written since England pacer Ollie Robinson was suspended by the ECB from international cricket for his controversial historical tweets. Veteran England pacer James Anderson has now opined on the whole matter as he said that the England team has unanimously accepted Robinson’s heartfelt apology during the first Test against New Zealand, which was also his debut Test for England. Robinson’s Test debut, where he picked a match-haul of seven wickets, was marred by controversy as his racist and sexist tweets from nine years ago resurfaced on social media platform Twitter. Robinson was further suspended from international cricket by ECB for his offensive tweets dating back to 2012-13, for which he tendered a heartfelt apology. “No, I think it’s been accepted. He stood up in front of the group and apologised and you could see how sincere he was and upset he was, and I think as a group we appreciate that he is a different person now. He’s done a lot of maturing and growing since then, and he’s got the full support of the team,” Anderson told reporters. ALSO READ: Cricket: Boris Johnson criticises suspension of England paceman Robinson over racist tweets The UK’s political class including Prime Minister Boris Johnson also weighed in on the matter while urging the ECB to reconsider the decision of suspending the pacer for something he did as a teenager. When asked about the impact of Robinson’s suspension on the team, the veteran said: “Well yeah, I think it’s a you know it is a difficult time. I think as players we’re trying to learn from this really. We realise that it’s important to try and get educated around these issues, which we’re continuing to do with the ECB and the PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association) we’ve already been doing workshops before this series to try and help improve ourselves as people basically, to try and make sure that this sort of thing doesn’t happen.” At the close of Day 1 at Lord’s, the 27-year-old Robinson apologised on camera as he said he was going through a difficult patch in his life when he posted those tweets as an 18-year-old. “I want to make it clear that I’m not racist and I’m not sexist,” Robinson had said. ALSO READ: Cricket: England team fined 40 per cent match fee for slow over-rate in 1st Test vs New Zealand “I deeply regret my actions, and I am ashamed of making such remarks. I was thoughtless and irresponsible, and regardless of my state of mind at the time, my actions were inexcusable. Since that period, I have matured as a person and fully regret the tweets.” However, due to the suspension, Robinson will not be available for the second Test against New Zealand which begins at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Cricket: Ollie Robinson got full support of England team, says James Anderson

Ollie Robinson's bliss at making his debut has been short-lived as he has been suspended from representing his country with immediate effect. He was suspended from international cricket on Sunday forthcoming an investigation concerning discriminatory tweets he posted from 2012-13.&nbsp;

On his debut day, his old tweets were burrowed and were doing the rounds. While some accepted the correct model must be set against such online media misuse, others said the suspension was too cruel.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson came out and apologised after the end of Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand. The tweets he posted when he was 18, which were bigoted and misogynist in nature, reemerged during the first day of the Test and Robinson was near tears as he gave a statement of regret after stumps.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-yuvraj-singh-reveals-why-india-will-have-slight-disadvantage-in-wtc-final-vs-new-zealand-389893" hreflang="en">Cricket: Yuvraj Singh reveals why India will have "slight disadvantage" in WTC Final vs New Zealand</a>

"On the biggest day of my career so far, I am embarrassed by the racist and sexist tweets that I posted over eight years ago, which have today become public. I want to make it clear that I'm not racist and I'm not sexist. I deeply regret my actions, and I am ashamed of making such remarks.&nbsp;I don’t want something that happened eight years ago to diminish the efforts of my teammates and the ECB as they continue to build meaningful action with their comprehensive initiatives and efforts, which I fully endorse and support.

I will continue to educate myself, look for advice and work with the support network that is available to me to learn more about getting better in this area. I am sorry, and I have certainly learned my lesson today."

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-we-wouldve-had-a-cracking-finish-had-it-not-been-for-lost-day-kane-williamson-on-1st-test-vs-england-389889" hreflang="en">Cricket: 'We would've had a cracking finish&nbsp;had it not been for lost day' - Kane Williamson on 1st Test vs England</a>

Notwithstanding, it was concluded that an investigation had to be done.&nbsp;"England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from all international cricket pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation following historic tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013.&nbsp;He will not be available for selection for the LV= Insurance second Test against New Zealand starting at Edgbaston on Thursday 10 June.&nbsp;Robinson will leave the England camp immediately and return to his county."

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The contention encompassing Ollie Robinson's old tweets removed all the sparkle based on what was a great debut. Ollie Robinson made his test debut in the first match of the series at Lord's, taking seven wickets across New Zealand's two innings.

It very well may be sad for Ollie Robinson, yet he will be inaccessible for determination for the subsequent Test to be played at Edgbaston. He will get back to his county club Sussex and anticipate a decision on the investigation.&nbsp;

Ollie Robinson's bliss at making his debut has been short-lived as he has been suspended from representing his country with immediate effect. He was suspended from international cricket on Sunday forthcoming an investigation concerning discriminatory tweets he posted from 2012-13.

Ollie Robinson's bliss at making his debut has been short-lived as he has been suspended from representing his country with immediate effect. He was suspended from international cricket on Sunday forthcoming an investigation concerning discriminatory tweets he posted from 2012-13. On his debut day, his old tweets were burrowed and were doing the rounds. While some accepted the correct model must be set against such online media misuse, others said the suspension was too cruel. Ollie Robinson came out and apologised after the end of Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand. The tweets he posted when he was 18, which were bigoted and misogynist in nature, reemerged during the first day of the Test and Robinson was near tears as he gave a statement of regret after stumps. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh reveals why India will have "slight disadvantage" in WTC Final vs New Zealand "On the biggest day of my career so far, I am embarrassed by the racist and sexist tweets that I posted over eight years ago, which have today become public. I want to make it clear that I'm not racist and I'm not sexist. I deeply regret my actions, and I am ashamed of making such remarks. I don’t want something that happened eight years ago to diminish the efforts of my teammates and the ECB as they continue to build meaningful action with their comprehensive initiatives and efforts, which I fully endorse and support. I will continue to educate myself, look for advice and work with the support network that is available to me to learn more about getting better in this area. I am sorry, and I have certainly learned my lesson today." ALSO READ: Cricket: 'We would've had a cracking finish had it not been for lost day' - Kane Williamson on 1st Test vs England Notwithstanding, it was concluded that an investigation had to be done. "England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from all international cricket pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation following historic tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013. He will not be available for selection for the LV= Insurance second Test against New Zealand starting at Edgbaston on Thursday 10 June. Robinson will leave the England camp immediately and return to his county." Statement: Ollie Robinson suspended from all international cricket — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 6, 2021 × The contention encompassing Ollie Robinson's old tweets removed all the sparkle based on what was a great debut. Ollie Robinson made his test debut in the first match of the series at Lord's, taking seven wickets across New Zealand's two innings. It very well may be sad for Ollie Robinson, yet he will be inaccessible for determination for the subsequent Test to be played at Edgbaston. He will get back to his county club Sussex and anticipate a decision on the investigation.

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