Ollie Robinson. (AFP photo)
In a season due to injury, an emergency dental surgery and COVID-19, Robinson’s return to competitive cricket was limited to just two County Championship appearances, with Chris Woakes also targeting limited-overs fixtures in July, returning to the team. Eyes on.
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England pacer Ollie Robinson could be a contender for a place in the Test squad for the three-Test series against South Africa from mid-August after the 28-year-old did not suffer a back cramp in the three-Test series against West Indies. Was able to play ,
Robinson last featured in an international match in the Ashes, after which he missed the Caribbean tour. Due to injury, an emergency dental surgery and COVID-19, Robinson’s return to competitive cricket was limited to only two County Championship appearances before he suffered another breakdown.
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A report in the Daily Mail said his back scan “proved inconclusive” and Robinson is “targeting the Division Two fixture against Middlesex on July 19 as a competitive comeback”.
All-rounder Chris Woakes is also making a comeback in the team targeting limited overs matches in July, the report said. Woakes was ruled out of the series against New Zealand due to injury to his knee during the three-Test fixture in the West Indies.
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The 33-year-old has an excellent Test record in English conditions, and has taken 94 wickets for 22.63 runs in 25 matches. He will play for Warwickshire’s second XI this week.
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