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Ollie Robinson has been recalled to the England test cricket squad for the first time since his ban for historic racist and sexist tweets

Ollie Robinson has been recalled to the England test cricket squad for the first time since his ban for historic racist and sexist tweets

22 July 2021

He debuted at Lord's against New Zealand in June.

The 27-year-old ended his first day as an international cricketer with a public apology.

He was eventually served with an eight-match ban, five of those were suspended for two years.

Robinson has joined a 17-man squad for the opening two tests against India next month.

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