ENG VS NZ: Ollie Robinson’s Recall To The Test Side In Doubt

ENG VS NZ: Ollie Robinson bowled off-spin for Sussex. At the same time, Matthew Potts was summoning another enticing fast-bowling performance that seemed likely to vault him into an England Test selection for the first time. Here are more guides and betting tips today from our expert tipster.

One appeared to be desperate for an England debut, while the other bowled only seven overs on the day. It included just 3 overs of the seam. The other 4 overs he bowled were off-spin. It wasn’t the first time he bowled spin, in Ashes earlier this year he bowled spin.

Robinson might theoretically bowl out the New Zealanders at Hove next week. He might stake a claim to return to Lord with his form and reputation restored. But the team is expected to be selected ahead of the game after a series of meetings and fitness examinations.

Robinson’s inclusion in the team, therefore, would be a significant show of faith. In some ways, England’s selection would reflect their attitude toward county cricket. Robinson is the prototypical county cricketer in a period when they are searching for anything but that.

ENG VS NZ: England Does Not Have Enough Pace Bowling Resources For The New Zealand Series

It is not only Robinson, most of the other first-choice pacers are either injured or are recovering from past injuries. The likes of Sam Curran and Jofra Archer have made a return to domestic cricket recently. But are they back to their full fitness for the ENG VS NZ series is the real question.

Only five of the 11 specialised quicks who have played a Test in the last two years made the Championship round. After being rejected from an experimental West Indies tour, James Anderson and Stuart Broad were as resilient as ever and are certain picks.

Craig Overton had a scare with a knee injury before returning to action in Somerset’s win against Bristol. Chris Woakes is still dealing with shoulder and knee issues; Olly Stone and Sam Curran are rehabilitating from back stress fractures.

New Players Might Get A Chance

Saqib Mahmood has a tight back and has played very little cricket, although no significant injury has been diagnosed. The same can be said of Matt Fisher, whose promising start to the season was immediately overshadowed by concerns about a “hot spot” in his back.

It was also predicted that he would have to take a four-week lay-off, which has since passed. Tom Helm of Middlesex has been watched for a long time and has 14 wickets at 12.28, but he is once again out of shape. Now the new coach Brendon McCullum and new Captain Ben Stokes would be hoping that they can get the best possible XI on the park. For more Cricket betting odds and scheduled matches, read here.