Ashes Twist: England Bowler Assists Australian Test Stars
In an unexpected pre-Ashes development, former England Test bowler Ollie Robinson is in Sydney bowling to Australian stars Steve Smith and Sam Konstas as part of his effort to secure an Ashes call-up. While England’s Ashes squad landed in Perth ahead of the first Test on November 21, Robinson arrived in Sydney to play premier cricket for Sydney University.
Robinson’s Role with NSW Blues
The 20-Test medium pacer was recently seen at NSW training at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), bowling in the nets to Konstas, Smith, and Kurtis Patterson while wearing a bright blue Sydney Uni training top. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Robinson volunteered as a net bowler for the NSW Blues team.
- NSW Blues have several Test players preparing for a Sheffield Shield match versus Victoria at the SCG next Monday.
- The match serves as a final tune-up before the Ashes series.
Robinson shared the nets with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and spent time with Konstas, who was dropped from the Australian squad for the first Test.
"Robinson volunteered to be a net bowler for the NSW Blues, who will have several Test players taking part in a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria starting next Monday at the SCG in their final tune-up before the Ashes."
Summary
Ollie Robinson’s surprising involvement with Australia’s Test players highlights his determination to return to the Ashes scene by gaining experience and visibility through premier cricket and net bowling duties.
Author’s summary: Ollie Robinson’s Sydney stint bowling to Australian stars is a unique comeback attempt that adds an intriguing layer to the Ashes build-up.
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