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Uncapped Crocombe joins England squad for second Test against New Zealand

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Uncapped Crocombe joins England squad for second Test against New Zealand

Summary

Henry Crocombe from Sussex has been called up to England's squad as a precautionary cover for Ollie Robinson ahead of the second Test against New Zealand next week. Robinson is experiencing knee soreness after a training session, with a scan scheduled to assess the issue. England also faces absences with captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson ruled out for the match that begins Wednesday. Crocombe, 24, has had a successful season with 21 wickets in seven matches.

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Status Watch

•Crocombe replaces Ollie Robinson, who is injured.
•Robinson took seven wickets in the first Test.
•Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are also unavailable.
•The second Test against New Zealand begins on Wednesday.
•Crocombe has taken 21 wickets in seven matches this season.

Latest Updates

2:18 PMESPNcricinfo — England call up Henry Crocombe as Ollie Robinson cover
2:14 PMBBC Sport — Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squad
2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Uncapped Crocombe called up by England as cover for Robinson

What they're saying

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Uncapped Sussex bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.
— Yahoo Sports

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Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.
— BBC Sport