England can breathe a sigh of aid after Ollie Robinson’s scan on his left ankle confirmed no harm, that means he’ll hyperlink up with the Test squad as deliberate this weekend.
Robinson was withdrawn from Sussex’s bowling assault earlier than lunch on day three of their County Championship draw in opposition to Glamorgan after affected by soreness on the base of his leg.
He was seen on Sunday on crutches and sporting a protecting boot, heightening fears he would change into the newest damage concern forward of subsequent week’s one-off Test in opposition to Ireland after which the Ashes.
But an England and Wales Cricket Board assertion mentioned: “Scan results have revealed no damage to the ankle and that Robinson will join up with the England Men’s Test squad this weekend ahead of the Test match against Ireland starting on Thursday 1 June at Lord’s.
Paul Farbrace, Sussex head coach and Robinson’s stepfather, attempted to downplay the seriousness of the injury on Saturday, adding the fast bowler was feeling more pain from walking rather than running.
Despite Robinson being given the all-clear, England are still likely to act with caution over a player who is almost certainly a first-choice for this summer’s program with 66 wickets at an average of 21.27 in 16 Tests.
England can ill-afford another setback to one of their pace options, with Jofra Archer already out for the summer because of a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow.
Olly Stone is sidelined with a hamstring problem and looks set to miss at least the start of the Ashes and Jamie Overton is in the initial stages of his recovery from a stress fracture to the spine.
James Anderson is focused on being available for the Ashes opener at Edgbaston which starts on June 16, so England’s record wicket-taker may skip the Ireland Test, beginning on June 1, due to a minor groin strain.
Concerns also persist over Ben Stokes’ ability to perform as an all-rounder because of a longstanding knee injury.
He performed simply twice for Chennai Super Kings within the Indian Premier League and can miss the play-offs after flying residence on the weekend to be prepared for the Lord’s Test in opposition to Ireland.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
