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England v New Zealand 1st Test: Ollie Robinson returns with a triple-wicket maiden

England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's. FOLLOW LIVE: England v New Zealand 1st Test Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's on England return Up Next. 'It's one of the most prestigious jobs in cricket' - new Test coach Stephen Fleming. Video, 00:04:53'It's one of the most prestigious jobs in cricket' - new Test coach Stephen Fleming McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement. Video, 00:04:31McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reins - Cook. Video, 00:03:05Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reins - Cook As captain, I've made a terrible mistake - Brook. Video, 00:03:01As captain, I've made a terrible mistake - Brook Could Manchester City be expelled from the Premier League? Video, 00:05:02Could Manchester City be expelled from the Premier League? 'Amazing' Kane targets 100 international goals. Video, 00:02:04'Amazing' Kane targets 100 international goals Pochettino says perfect campaign was 'massive' effort. Video, 00:01:42Pochettino says perfect campaign was '

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England vs New Zealand: Joe Root to captain on 'game-by-game basis' but is 'envious' of Ben Stokes

Joe Root averaged 46.44 with the bat as England Test captain - down on his career average of 50.73 Joe Root says he is taking the England Test captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for…

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England vs New Zealand: Joe Root to captain on 'game-by-game basis' but is 'envious' of Ben Stokes

Joe Root averaged 46.44 with the bat as England Test captain - down on his career average of 50.73 Joe Root says he is taking the England Test captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly…

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England v New Zealand: Ollie Robinson takes five wickets on comeback to Test cric ket

England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's Robinson takes five wickets on Test return Up Next. 'It's one of the most prestigious jobs in cricket' -…

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England vs New Zealand: Ollie Robinson's road to redemption has perfect start at Lord's

Paul Farbrace has a gag about how Ollie Robinson came to be Sussex captain. Farbrace, the Sussex head coach, realised he had not got his step-son a decent Christmas present, so offered him the county captaincy instead.…

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England v New Zealand 1st Test: Ollie Robinson returns with a triple-wicket maiden

England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's. FOLLOW LIVE: England v New Zealand 1st Test…

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Joe Root averaged 46.44 with the bat as England Test captain - down on his career average of 50.73 Joe Root says he is taking the England Test captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for…

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England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's Robinson takes five wickets on Test return Up Next. 'It's one of the most prestigious jobs in cricket' - new Test coach…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJun 4, 2026

Paul Farbrace has a gag about how Ollie Robinson came to be Sussex captain. Farbrace, the Sussex head coach, realised he had not got his step-son a decent Christmas present, so offered him the county captaincy instead. It's a nice line.…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJun 4, 2026

England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's. FOLLOW LIVE: England v New Zealand 1st Test Remarkable Robinson…

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