After Stokes and Atkinson, who also took a seven-wicket haul in the first Test, were made unavailable for selection, England recalled Jofra Archer to their 15, following Archer’s involvement in the IPL. They also have Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker as seam-bowling options in the group.
England said in a statement: “Uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe has been called into the England Men’s Test squad as cover for Ollie Robinson. Robinson experienced knee soreness after a training session yesterday and is set to undergo a precautionary scan today.”
Robinson, Archer and Atkinson were also present at Hove, bowling in the nets under the guidance of Troy Cooley, England’s elite national pace-bowling lead.
Robinson’s recall for the first Test came after England said he had done everything required, including working on his fitness, after a chequered record with injury during his first spell in the team between 2021 and 2024.
