England named Ollie Robinson in the 14-man squad in the first two test matches against South Africa | News about cricket
Sussex swimmer Ollie Robinson could make her first appearance since January after fixing a back problem; Ben Foakes continues to wear the England shirt after recovering from the Covid-19 match; England against South Africa in three Tests, starting at Lord’s on August 17, live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 08/02/22 2:00 pm
Ollie Robinson was named in England’s 14-man squad for the first two Tests against South Africa
Ollie Robinson was called up to England’s 14-man squad for the first two Tests against South Africa.
The Sussex swimmer’s last appearance was during Ashes’ last game in January in Hobart with a back problem that caused him to miss three games in the West Indies in March before he was injured. eliminated from the team for the Opening Test against New Zealand at Lord in June.
Robinson was then sidelined from late May to late July because of a back problem – he also suffered a Covid-19 game during that time – but returned to play for Sussex in the County Championship this week. first, winning nine shots against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root
The 28-year-old hopes to return to England, having been named for matches against South Africa at Lord’s (August 17-21) and Emirates Old Trafford (August 25-29).
The third and final match against South Africa is at The Kia Oval (September 8-12).
- The First Test (of God) – August 17-21
- Second Test (Emirates Old Trafford) – August 25-29
- 3rd Trial (Kia Oval) – September 8-12
Robinson will test his fitness by playing for the British Lions in a four-day match against South Africa at Canterbury from 9 August.
England have won all four tests this summer under new captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, edging past New Zealand 3-0 before beating India in the fifth test to be promoted. rescheduling to earn a 2-2 draw.
Ben Foakes will return to the UK after the Covid-19 battle
Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes missed much of the final game against New Zealand and then the clash with India due to Covid-19 but will return to face South Africa with Sam Billings retiring.
England’s director of performance, Mo Bobat, said: “After a fantastic start to the summer, we are expecting an exciting series of Tests against a strong South African team. a team for the first two Tests at Lord and Emirates Old Stadium with continuity in mind.”
James Anderson, who turned 40 on Saturday, and Stuart Broad are set to lead the attack again, with Robinson, Craig Overton and Matthew Potts among the other athletes on the team.
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Eoin Morgan called James Anderson ‘greatest seafarer ever’ of Test cricket on the day he turned 40
Craig Overton’s brother Jamie – who scored 97 on his debut in Tuesday’s game against New Zealand at Headingley – is absent with an arm and leg injury.
England have kept faith with Zak Crawley – Kent’s opener has yet to go past 50 in seven innings this summer but had 46 games against India last time out in an improved performance. much.
England squad for the first two tests in South Africa: Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root
Watch England vs South Africa First Match, from Lord, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Thursday, 17 August.
