ECB has suspended Ollie Robinson from all international cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended its fast bowler Ollie Robinson from international cricket. Robinson made his international debut last week. Robinson was embroiled in controversy with his debut as an eight-year-old racist tweet of his was exposed.

The ECB issued a statement in this regard, saying, “England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson is suspended from international cricket. This decision was taken after a disciplinary inquiry conducted in 2012 and 2013 regarding one of his tweets.”

England Cricket Board said

The ECB said that Robinson will no longer be available for selection for the second Test against New Zealand. Robinson will withdraw from the England team with immediate effect and return to his county, the statement said. Let us tell you that different reactions are being seen on social media regarding Ollie Robinson.

27-year-old Ollie Robinson, who played for Sussex, took seven wickets in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. The match ended in a draw on Sunday. Robinson also scored 42 runs in this match. Robinson, however, apologized for his controversial tweets in 2012 and 2013.

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Captain Root gave this response

England’s Test captain Joe Root praised Robinson for his on-field performance in the drawn Test. “He has contributed well with the bat, his performance with the ball was excellent. He has shown a high level of skill. He can certainly be successful in Test cricket,” Root said in the post-match press conference. But that is not acceptable in our game as far as off-field things are concerned. Robinson had a memorable start. He took four wickets in the first innings and three in the second. He also played in England’s first innings. scored 42 runs.