Ollie Robinson back for second Test as England look to level series against South Africa
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been recalled for the second Test against South Africa as the hosts bid to level the three-match series.
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England recall Robinson at expense of Potts for second Proteas Test
Ollie Robinson, who last played for England in the final Ashes Test in January, has been recalled for the second Test with South Africa as the hosts bid to level the three match series.
Ben Stokes reveals Ollie Robinson fitness battle behind England Test recall
Ben Stokes has revealed Ollie Robinson pushed himself “to the absolute extreme” to win back his England place after concerns were raised over his fitness for international cricket.
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.
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.
Sarel Erwee fifty helps South Africa strengthen hold on first Test with England
Sarel Erwee’s unbeaten half-century helped South Africa take further control of the first Test against England by moving within touching distance of a first innings’ lead at tea on day two at Lord’s.
South Africa win first test by innings and 12 runs
LONDON :South Africa skittled England out for 149 on Friday to win the first test by an innings and 12 runs inside three days at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
1st Test: South Africa thrash England by an innings and 12 runs
It proved an emphatic triumph for South Africa's bowling attack, who nullified the threat of England's new attacking batting 'Bazball' approach, forging a 161-run first innings lead before dismissing their hosts in only 37.4 second innings overs. As it happened: England vs South Africa, 1st TestAnrich Nortje took three wickets in the space of 10 balls to rip through the heart of the home batting, removing Jonny Bairstow (18 runs), opener Alex Lees (35) and Ben Foukes (0) in quick succession with a spell of fast bowling for figures of 3-47.