ENG vs SA Test Series: England vs SouthAfrica Test: After missing out on the 5th Test against India, pacer Ollie Robinson has made a return to England squad. Ben Stokes & Co will take on Deal Elgar-led South Africa in a three-match Test series starting August 17. Stokes, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are currently busy with The Hundred which starts on August 3. Follow South Africa tour of England Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
However, despite Moeen Ali hinting at a possible return to Test, he has not been called up. Jack Leach remains the sole spinner in the side.
“After an excellent start to the summer under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, we’re looking forward to an exciting Test series against a strong South Africa side. It’s good to get Ollie Robinson back in the mix after his recent injury. He will continue his progress by playing for the Lions against South Africa in a four-day match at Canterbury next week,” ECB Men’s Performance Director, Mo Bobat said.
ENG vs SA Test Series: Ollie Robinson returns after INJURY layoff for Test series against South Africa: Check full squad
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The Test series will also be a chance for South Africa to consolidate the top spot in the World Test Championships. Dean Elgar & Co are currently at the top of WTC Standings with 71.43 percentage points. South Africa have won 5 and lost two. England have bounced back from a winless run to thrash New Zealand at home and draw the series against India.
ENG vs SA Test Series: Ollie Robinson returns after INJURY layoff for Test series against South Africa: Check full squad
England Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (WK), Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Matthew Potts, Craig Overton
ENG vs SA Test Series Schedule:
Four-day match: Lions v South Africa, 9-12 August, The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury
1st Test: England v South Africa, 17-21 August, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
2nd Test: England v South Africa, 25-29 August, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
3rd Test: England v South Africa, 8-12 September, Kia Oval, London
ENG vs SA Test Series: Ollie Robinson returns after INJURY layoff for Test series against South Africa: Check full squad
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