England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
England bowler Robinson ruled out of second TestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over on his return to the England Test side ByStephan ShemiltCricket CorrespondentPublished4 minutes ago2 CommentsEngland's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have suffered another setback as Ollie Robinson was ruled out with soreness in his right knee.The seamer's absence follows captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson being made unavailable for Wednesday's contest at The Oval pending an investigation into their involvement in an incident in a London nightclub.Missing the second Test is a huge personal blow for Robinson, who only made his comeback in the first Test after a two-year absence from international cricket.The 32-year-old reiterated his class, taking seven wickets in the match, including three in his first over.But part of the Sussex man's exile from the England team was down to doubts from management over his fitness and ability to hold his pace in repeated spells over a long period.In being forced to sit out the Test at The Oval, Robinson must wait for another opportunity to prove he is durable enough for the international arena.England said Robinson will remain with the squad and work towards a possible return in the third Test at Trent Bridge, beginning on 25 June.But in losing another member of the XI that played in the first-Test win at Lord's, England will now make at least three changes to their side, and possibly as many as five.Atkinson and Robinson will need to be replaced in the pace attack, with Jofra Archer almost certain to take one spot after missing the first Test following his stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Archer trained with England at The Oval on Sunday.The remaining make-up of England's team will come down to how they opt to replace all-rounder Stokes in the XI.Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squadPublished1 day agoStokes retu...المصدر: BBC Sport | Source: BBC Sport
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