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More trouble for England: Ollie Robinson doubtful for ENG vs NZ 2nd Test with injury originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Ollie Robinson awaits knee scans as soreness from training has left his availability for the second Test against New Zealand in major doubt.
- Henry Crocombe has been added to the squad as cover, with the uncapped Sussex seamer previously praised by both Brendon McCullum and Rob Key.
- Stokes and Atkinson are already absent after the Lord's nightclub incident, with Root named as interim captain for the Test on June 17.
Ollie Robinson doubtful for ENG vs NZ 2nd Test with injury
England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval have been hit by another setback, with Ollie Robinson set to undergo precautionary knee scans. The news comes with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson already absent from the squad following the Lord's nightclub incident last Sunday.
Robinson's potential absence would represent a significant blow for Joe Root's side. The Sussex seamer was England's standout performer in the first Test on his return from a two-year international hiatus, claiming match figures of 7-77 to be named Player of the Match and anchor England's 115-run victory over the Black Caps.
The right-armer experienced knee soreness during a training session on Friday and is set to undergo precautionary scans on Sunday. While Robinson remains in the squad and has not been ruled out, England moved swiftly to add cover, calling in uncapped Sussex seamer Henry Crocombe to the second Test group.
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Crocombe Earns First England Call-Up
The 24-year-old Crocombe has 47 first-class appearances to his name, progressing through Sussex's academy system before making his debut in 2020. He has represented the England Lions and was most recently part of the squad that faced South Africa A in a three-match one-day series.
Crocombe's call-up is not without prior endorsement from those at the top of English cricket. Both Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key had publicly namechecked the bowler recently, with the combination of injuries and disciplinary issues now accelerating his path into the setup.
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England's Mounting Troubles Ahead of The Oval
England is already managing the fallout from the Lord's nightclub incident, with Stokes and Atkinson left out pending an ECB investigation. Joe Root has been named interim captain ahead of vice-captain Harry Brook, while Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox have also been added to the squad.
The series sits at 1-0 to England after their first Test victory, but they head to The Oval in a significantly depleted state. With Robinson's availability uncertain, Crocombe could find himself making his England debut at The Oval, a remarkable outcome that encapsulates an extraordinarily turbulent week for English cricket.
England squad for 2nd Test vs New Zealand: Joe Root (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue
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