Fit-again Ollie Robinson returned to the England squad for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa, starting on August 17 at Lord’s.
Robinson hasn't played for England since the West Indies tour in March this year due to a back injury. However, he successfully made a comeback in the County Championship, and now the seamer has been added to England’s 14-member squad for the first two Tests against South Africa.
Robinson will also play a four-day practice match for the England Lions against South Africa to strengthen his fitness ahead of his comeback to the Test arena.
Meanwhile, Ben Foakes has been retained as the wicketkeeper-batter, while the uncapped Harry Brook has also been added to the 14-member squad for the first two Tests against South Africa.
ECB Men's Performance Director, Mo Bobat, stated: “After an excellent start to the summer under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, we're looking forward to an exciting Test series against a strong South Africa side. The selectors have picked a squad for the first two Tests at Lord's and Emirates Old Trafford with continuity in mind.”
He added, “It's good to get Ollie Robinson back in the mix after his recent injury. He will continue his progress by playing for the Lions against South Africa in a four-day match at Canterbury next week.”
Here’s England squad for the first two Tests against South Africa –
Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Alex Lees, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root.
(With Cricbuzz Inputs)
