Ollie Robinson doubtful for second Test against New Zealand
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — England suffer major blow as Ollie Robinson ruled out of second test against New Zealand
- 10:30 AMThe Guardian Sport — England face more selection upheaval for second Test after Robinson ruled out
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — England loses another pacer for 2nd test vs NZ with Robinson injured after Stokes, Atkinson dropped
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
- 7:42 PMBBC Sport — England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — England handed another selection headache as Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test against New Zealand
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — More trouble for England: Ollie Robinson doubtful for ENG vs NZ 2nd Test with injury
"Stokes and Atkinson absent following nightclub furore Ollie Robinson misses Oval Test due to soreness in knee Seamer Ollie Robinson, whose performance guided England to victory in the first test against New Zealand, will miss the second match due to a sore right knee, the England and Wales Cricket Board, confirmed on Monday. Playing his first test in more than two years, Robinson took seven wickets including five in the first innings to be named player of the match as England won by 115 runs on a difficult wicket at Lord’s. Continue reading...
"England lost another fast bowler for its upcoming second cricket test against New Zealand at The Oval with Ollie Robinson ruled out Sunday with a knee injury. Robinson took 7-77 overall in the series opener, which England won by 115 runs, and his absence comes after England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped Wednesday from the squad while they are under investigation following an incident in a nightclub.
"England's fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to knee soreness, a significant blow after his match-winning performance in the first Test. This injury setback reignites concerns about his fitness. The hosts face further selection challenges with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson unavailable, potentially paving the way for Jofra Archer's return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:00 PMEngland suffer major blow as Ollie Robinson ruled out of second test against New Zealand
England's fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to knee soreness, a significant blow after his match-winning performance in the first Test. This injury setback reignites concerns about his fitness. The hosts face further selection challenges with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson unavailable, potentially paving the way for Jofra Archer's return.
- The Guardian SportJun 15, 2026, 10:30 AMEngland face more selection upheaval for second Test after Robinson ruled out
Stokes and Atkinson absent following nightclub furore Ollie Robinson misses Oval Test due to soreness in knee Seamer Ollie Robinson, whose performance guided England to victory in the first test against New Zealand, will miss the second match due to a sore right knee, the England and Wales Cricket Board, confirmed on Monday. Playing his first test in more than two years, Robinson took seven wickets including five in the first innings to be named player of the match as England won by 115 runs on a difficult wicket at Lord’s. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:22 PMEngland loses another pacer for 2nd test vs NZ with Robinson injured after Stokes, Atkinson dropped
England lost another fast bowler for its upcoming second cricket test against New Zealand at The Oval with Ollie Robinson ruled out Sunday with a knee injury. Robinson took 7-77 overall in the series opener, which England won by 115 runs, and his absence comes after England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped Wednesday from the squad while they are under investigation following an incident in a nightclub.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:42 PMEngland bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering soreness in his right knee.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 7:42 PMEngland bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering soreness in his right knee.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:39 PMEngland handed another selection headache as Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test against New Zealand
Ollie Robinson will not feature in the second Test due to a knee injury
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:51 PMMore trouble for England: Ollie Robinson doubtful for ENG vs NZ 2nd Test with injury
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.
- Sky Sports—Robinson an injury doubt for second Test against New Zealand
Ollie Robinson is to undergo a knee scan and is a doubt for England's second Test against New Zealand.
- Sky Sports—Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand
Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand due to soreness in his right knee.
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