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England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa

England cricket team on Wednesday announced the playing eleven for the second match of the three-match Test series against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford. Ollie Robinson returned to the playing XI replacing Matthew Potts in the only change from the first Test at Lord's. The second Test will take place from August 25. England's bouncebackability will be tested at Emirates Old Trafford as they look to draw level in the three-match Test series against the Proteas. Ben Stokes' side suffered an innings defeat inside three days at Lord's in the series opener.

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The 22-year-old youngster had a memorable outing in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe that also saw him scoring his maiden ton (130 off 97 balls) in the last game in Harare. Meanwhile, former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who did not feature in the ODI series against Zimbabwe, held on to his fifth position with a rating points of 744.

Robinson returns to England's team for second South Africa test

Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has returned to the England team in place of Matthew Potts for the second test against South Africa which will begin at Old Trafford on Thursday.

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England vs South Africa: Ollie Robinson Replaces Matthew Potts As England Name XI For 2nd Test vs South Africa

ICC ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill jumps 45 places to 38th; Virat Kohli remains static at fifth

Robinson returns to England's team for second South Africa test

How Elton Jantjies dealt with his Loftus horror show to earn Springbok recall

Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

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