England have called up Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson for the Test series in New Zealand after Jordan Cox missed the tour due to injury.
Cox was due to substitute for Jamie Smith (on paternity leave) in the three games against the Black Caps, but suffered a broken thumb at the net before the warm-up game.
This means vice-captain Ollie Pope will be the wicketkeeper for the opening game in Christchurch, with 21-year-old Jacob Bethell making his debut as a specialist batsman, but Robinson will be the wicketkeeper for the opening game in Christchurch, while Robinson will be the wicketkeeper for the opening game in Christchurch, with 21-year-old Jacob Bethell making his debut as a specialist batsman. Optional for testing.
The 25-year-old, who is due to arrive in New Zealand on Saturday, has been prolific with the bat since relocating to Durham from his native Kent, making 1,802 County Championship appearances in the past two seasons. I am doing it.
Robinson averaged 48.38 RBIs this summer and nearly 60 RBIs in 2023, with a strike rate well above 80 RBIs in both seasons.
The right-hander has been sent off for using his glove 92 times in that time.
Robinson turns 26 on Sunday and strangely shares a birthday with his namesake, Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson. He took 76 wickets in 20 Tests for England and now seems to be working his way through the pecking order.
Although they are not related, Robison, the wicketkeeper, is from Sidcup and the bowler is from Margate, and both were born in Kent.
