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England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test

England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test

Summary

England's cricket team faces challenges before the second Test against New Zealand as bowler Ollie Robinson is out due to a sore knee. Captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are also unavailable pending an investigation, meaning England must make multiple changes to their playing lineup at The Oval.

Key Facts

  • Ollie Robinson is out of the second Test because of soreness in his right knee.
  • Captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are not playing while investigations continue over their involvement in a nightclub incident.
  • Robinson had recently returned to the team after two years and took seven wickets in the first Test.
  • England plans to bring Robinson back for the third Test if he recovers.
  • Jofra Archer is expected to return to the team after missing the first Test due to playing in the Indian Premier League.
  • England may choose between adding specialist batters or bowlers to replace the missing players.
  • Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith might miss the Test due to the birth of his second child.
  • New Zealand faces challenges after the recent retirement of their top run-scorer Kane Williamson.
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