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Uncapped Crocombe called up by England as cover for Robinson

BBC News · Jun 13, 2026, 2:14 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Crocombe has taken 104 wickets in 47 first-class matches
  • Uncapped Sussex bowler Henry Crocombe has been called into England's squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.
  • Robinson, who took seven wickets on a dramatic return to Test cricket in the first Test at Lord's, experienced knee soreness after a training session on Saturday.

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Crocombe has taken 104 wickets in 47 first-class matches

Uncapped Sussex bowler Henry Crocombe has been called into England's squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.

Robinson, who took seven wickets on a dramatic return to Test cricket in the first Test at Lord's, experienced knee soreness after a training session on Saturday.

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