ECB men’s performance director says it’s good to get Ollie Robinson back in the squad for Tests

England right-arm pacer Ollie Robinson made a successful comeback to the team for the opening two tests against South Africa while Robinson, who hasn’t played for England since the West Indies tour recently because of a lack of physical issues, made a comeback to the County Championship last week.

England right-arm pacer Ollie Robinson made a successful comeback to the team for the opening two tests against South Africa. Robinson, who hasn’t played for England since the West Indies tour recently because of a lack of physical issues, made a comeback to the County Championship last week.

Robinson replaces Jamie Overton in the team squad for the postponed fifth test match against India. Foakes, who had contracted Covid during the India test, will keep wickets indeed. Despite not making his Test debut, Harry Brook has been added to the squad too.

“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,”

ECB Men’s Performance Director, Mo Bobat, said.

“The selectors have picked a squad for the first two Tests at Lord’s and Emirates Old Trafford with continuity in mind.

“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.”

Preceding the Tests, the Proteas will first take on England Lions in a four-day game, beginning on August 9. The first Test will start at Lord’s on August 17 followed by two more tests.

England Test Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (WK), Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Matthew Potts, Craig Overton

South Africa Test squad: Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Duanne Olivier, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Lutho Sipamla, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Khaya Zondo, Glenton Stuurman