Ollie Robinson's three wickets shift momentum in ongoing Test against New Zealand
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Ollie Robinson has made a significant impact on his Test cricket return at Lord's, taking three wickets in his first over as New Zealand struggled in their innings. After England was dismissed for 140, Robinson dismissed three key batsmen, including Kane Williamson, helping to reduce New Zealand to 61 for 6 before bad light halted play. The day started drearily for England following their batting collapse, and the match conditions favored bowlers., the New Zealand attack excelled despite missing leader Matt Henry, who left the field early due to injury.
- •England all out for 140 in their first innings
- •Robinson takes three wickets in his first over
- •New Zealand 61 for 6 at stumps, trailing by 79
- •Kyle Jamieson took 5 wickets for New Zealand
- •Bad light stopped play on the opening day
- 8:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ollie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — How Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket
"Bowler takes four wickets for 10 runs in six overs ‘I was just on cloud nine. My legs were numb’ Ollie Robinson admitted that just a few months ago he “thought I was never playing for England again” after he produced an extraordinary comeback performance on the first day of the Test summer, a return that started with a three-wicket maiden and saw him finish with figures of four wickets for 10 runs in six overs. The 32-year-old was dropped in 2024 amid doubts over his fitness and commitment, and while England were collapsing to defeat in the Ashes – a failure that precipitated his return – he was also in Australia, rediscovering his appetite for the game playing grade cricket for Sydney University. Continue reading...
"Ollie Robinson inspires England's comeback against New Zealand after sensationally taking three wickets in his first over back in Test cricket.
"Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a hectic day England’s way
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 4, 2026, 8:08 PMOllie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback
Bowler takes four wickets for 10 runs in six overs ‘I was just on cloud nine. My legs were numb’ Ollie Robinson admitted that just a few months ago he “thought I was never playing for England again” after he produced an extraordinary comeback performance on the first day of the Test summer, a return that started with a three-wicket maiden and saw him finish with figures of four wickets for 10 runs in six overs. The 32-year-old was dropped in 2024 amid doubts over his fitness and commitment, and while England were collapsing to defeat in the Ashes – a failure that precipitated his return – he was also in Australia, rediscovering his appetite for the game playing grade cricket for Sydney University. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:20 PMHow Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket
Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a hectic day England’s way
- Sky Sports—THREE wickets in ONE over! Robinson inspires England comeback
Ollie Robinson inspires England's comeback against New Zealand after sensationally taking three wickets in his first over back in Test cricket.
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