England quick bowler Ollie Robinson has revealed how a sequence of accidents had left him fearing for his cricket profession as he described the final 12 months as his hardest as knowledgeable.
The 29-year-old Sussex participant misplaced his place within the England staff after disappointing excursions of Australia and West Indies because of a recurring again downside earlier than being recalled for matches towards South Africa in August.
“I kept coming back to full fitness, then getting an injury or illness, then another injury,” Robinson instructed the BBC.
“There were points when I didn’t think I was going to play for England again, or play cricket again.
“I believed, ‘I might need to have a look at what else I can do… I do not suppose I’m going to have the ability to stick with it enjoying cricket’. It’s most likely the hardest 12 months I’ve had as knowledgeable cricketer.”
Robinson has been impressive during England’s current series in Pakistan with eight wickets in two matches and could add to that tally in the third and final Test starting on Saturday as the tourists look to complete a 3-0 sweep.
“It’s a extremely proud tour for me, within the truth my physique has bought by means of it, I’ve bowled effectively and proved to the world I can do it in any circumstances,” Robinson mentioned.
“It’s been robust and there have been some darkish days, however sequence wins like this make all of it worthwhile.
“It’s an exciting time for English cricket. We’ve done 2-0 and if we can do 3-0 it’ll be an amazing effort. The boys are prepared for one, last big push.”
