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Ollie Robinson enjoyed a sensational return to international cricket with 23 wickets in three Tests Alex Davidson / Getty Images / Sussex CCC

Sussex will need to start planning for life without Ollie Robinson

Robinson has taken 23 wickets in three Tests this summer and is likely to get a central contract. So what are the implications for Sussex and who might they sign to cover for him?

31.08.26, 17:49 Updated 31.08.26, 20:50 2 Minute Read

Bruce Talbot

Bruce Talbot

Ollie Robinson has been the star of England’s Test summer - and his resurgence as an international cricketer is good and bad news for Sussex.

The 32-year-old picked up his third player of the match award on Sunday when England beat Pakistan at Lord’s to clinch the three-match series with one game to play.

Robinson has now taken 23 wickets at a miserly average of just 8.84 in three Tests after he picked up 8 for 35 against Pakistan.

Only two England bowlers - both left-arm spinners - have bowled better in a home series: Bobby Peel back in 1888 and Tony Lock in 1958.

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