Ollie Robinson records best post-war Test bowling average for England

England bowler Ollie Robinson achieved the best Test bowling average for any player with at least 20 matches since the First World War. Following an eight-wicket performance in England's 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's, Robinson’s career average moved to 19.53. This mark surpasses the previous post-war benchmark held by Jasprit Bumrah. Robinson took four wickets in both innings of the second Test, including a pivotal spell that broke a partnership between Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood. While his career spans five years, his total of 99 wickets is restricted by periodic injury absences. The achievement places him fifth on the all-time list among players with similar experience, trailing four bowlers who retired before the First World War.

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