Injury Concerns for Ollie Robinson

England have bolstered their squad for the second Test against New Zealand by summoning uncapped Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe. The move comes as a precautionary measure for Ollie Robinson, who is currently experiencing knee soreness after a training session on Friday, June 12.

Robinson, who recently made a triumphant return to international cricket after a two-year absence, had been in stellar form. He was named Player of the Match in the first Test after delivering a dominant performance with match figures of 7-77. While Robinson remains part of the squad, he is set to undergo precautionary scans to determine the extent of his injury.

Who is Henry Crocombe?

The 24-year-old right-arm quick arrives in the squad with significant domestic experience, boasting 47 first-class appearances. A product of the Sussex age-group system, Crocombe made his first-class debut in 2020. His trajectory has seen him represent the England Lions, most recently featuring in a three-match One-Day series against South Africa A.

Squad Reinforcements for The Oval

In addition to Crocombe, England have also added Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox to the squad for the second Test, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 17, at The Oval.

England Squad for 2nd Test:

Joe Root (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Bakes, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.