ENG vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Few players could have imagined a better return to Test cricket than the one that Ollie Robinson produced on Day 1 at Lord’s. Playing his first Test since February 2024, Robinson tore through New Zealand’s top order and left the visitors struggling at 61-6 through stumps. The fast bowler needed only one over to completely change the mood of the match. He dismissed Dion Conway, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra in the same over, sending the Lord’s crowd into celebration after a difficult day saw England bowled out for just 140 runs.
The conditions certainly helped the seamers with the heavy overcast and movement off the pitch, but Robinson still had to make the most of the conditions. His performance was also emotional as it marked a successful comeback after a long absence from Test cricket. Reflecting on the moment, Robinson said: “It feels surreal, I couldn’t even dream of coming back. It was so fast. I was a bit dizzy and just trying to focus. The crowd was amazing, it’s one of the best I’ve ever heard them here.” England will hope to continue the same form on the second day and help build a first innings lead.
