{"id":166968,"date":"2026-05-13T12:47:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=166968"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:17:58","slug":"key-urges-world-class-bowler-robinson-to-make-england-recall-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=166968","title":{"rendered":"Key urges \u2018world-class\u2019 bowler Robinson to make England recall count"},"content":{"rendered":"


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England cricket chief Rob Key highlighted Ollie Robinson\u2019s eye-catching statistics after recalling the seamer for the first Test against New Zealand following two years in the international wilderness.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old Robinson has a superb record in five-day cricket, with 76 wickets at a miserly average of 22.92 in just 20 appearances.<\/p>\n

The Sussex bowler, however, has not played for England since February 2024 because of concerns over his fitness and ability to maintain his top speed over long spells.<\/p>\n

But England needs a new-ball spearhead at Lord\u2019s following the retirements of James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes and the absence of express quick Jofra Archer.<\/p>\n

Archer is unavailable for the first Test, which starts in London on June 4, due to Indian Premier League commitments, meaning Robinson could find himself leading England\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I said when we left him out the last time, to him and publicly, that Ollie Robinson, when he\u2019s fit and bowling at a decent pace for him, which is around 82, 83 miles per hour, he is world-class,\u201d said Key.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you look at his record, he is one of the few bowlers right up there statistically in all the bowlers globally of all time,\u201d he added Wednesday after announcing England\u2019s squad for the first Test at Lord\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Key, a former England batter, said Robinson, now the Sussex captain, had been monitored closely and appeared to be firing on all cylinders.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOllie has started the summer really well, and even the other day he said, \u2018what do I need to do?\u2019\u201d, said Key.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst of all, you need to show that you can maintain your skill, your speed throughout the game. That\u2019s what we require, and that\u2019s what he\u2019s done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key said the absence of the injury-prone Archer due to his commitments with the Rajasthan Royals, was a sign of the times, with players juggling commitments across the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Jofra comes back from the IPL and touch wood has played some cricket going into it, then he adds to an already strong attack,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The New Zealand series opener will be England\u2019s first Test match since an embarrassing 4-1 Ashes defeat.<\/p>\n

England, who remains under the leadership of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, was heavily criticised for an overly aggressive approach in Australia.<\/p>\n

It has hinted at a more balanced approach to Test cricket ahead of the upcoming three-match series, acknowledging the need to be less gung-ho in certain situations.<\/p>\n

Key said he wanted Emilio Gay, set to make his Test debut at Lord\u2019s in place of dropped opener Zak Crawley, and England\u2019s record run-scorer Joe Root to stay true to themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we want is to have players to be able to go out there and play their best game,\u201d said Key. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s one way of playing where you\u2019re looking to play shots.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second Test takes place at the Oval from June 17, while the third and final match starts at Trent Bridge on June 25.<\/p>\n

Published on May 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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