Ollie Robinson doubtful for second Test against New Zealand

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Ollie Robinson doubtful for second Test against New Zealand

Summary

Ollie Robinson is a doubt for England's second Test against New Zealand starting on June 17 at The Kia Oval, due to knee soreness requiring a scan. Robinson's potential absence follows his impactful return to the team, where he took seven wickets in the first Test at Lord's. England has called up uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe as cover. The England bowling attack is already affected by the absence of captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who were dropped after breaching team curfew protocols. Jofra Archer is expected to return as England looks to solidify its pace lineup.

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•Ollie Robinson suffers knee soreness and undergoes a scan.
•Henry Crocombe called up as cover for the second Test.
•Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped due to curfew breach.
•The second Test begins June 17 at The Kia Oval.
•England won the first Test by 115 runs at Lord's.

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4:51 PMYahoo Sports — More trouble for England: Ollie Robinson doubtful for ENG vs NZ 2nd Test with injury

What they're saying

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Things continue to go from bad to worse for England, as Ollie Robinson's inclusion in the squad for the match against New Zealand is now in doubt due to ongoing injury scares plaguing the English side.
— Yahoo Sports