Not Anderson or Broad: Ollie Robinson pulls off a first in England Test history
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson made history by taking a wicket with the first ball of a Test series against Pakistan. This feat marks the first time an England bowler has achieved this milestone in a home series.
Why it matters
It highlights a rare statistical achievement in international cricket, adding to the historical records of the sport.
Ollie Robinson gave England the start they wanted in the first Test of Joe Root's second spell as Test captain, dismissing Pakistan opener Awais Ali for a golden duck with the very first ball of the series at Headingley.Robinson trapped Awais lbw with the first delivery of the match. Awais reviewed the decision, hoping the ball had pitched outside the line, but the review returned three reds and the decision stayed.The fast bowler struck again in his opening spell, dismissing Pakistan captain Shan Masood in his third over to leave the visitors at 6-2.After 10 overs, rain forced the players off the field with Pakistan on 19-2.Robinson has now taken a wicket in the first over of a Test innings in back-to-back matches.
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