Reports: Ollie Robinson To Be Axed From The Second Test Against New Zealand Following Twitter Controversy

England rookie paceman Ollie Robinson remains in line to face some harsh consequences following his derogatory tweets as a teenager. Even as Ollie Robinson sincerely apologized for his actions on social media, the England Cricket Board (ECB) chose not to drop the issue and instead scrutinize it. According to a Daily Mail report, the 27-year old could be dropped for the second Test against New Zealand at Edgbaston a punishment for his deeds.

After the opening day’s play of the first Test against New Zealand at the Lord’s, Ollie Robinson released a statement, apologizing for his racist and sexist tweets. The right-arm seamer asserted that he is not a racist or sexist and profoundly regrets his actions on social media. He said sorry to all those he might have offended, including his teammates and is ashamed of making such offensive remarks on a massive platform.

But the England Cricket Board (ECB) refused to drop the matter and is investigating it further. England Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive officer Tom Harrison underlined that any person belonging to any community or colour would be offended by it. He revealed to have a zero-tolerance policy towards such behaviour, saying they will conduct a thorough investigation as part of their disciplinary process. Harrison concluded by stating that they will show full commitment to the scrutinization, so it is an education for the upcoming generation as well.

Ollie Robinson had to say sorry to the dressing room: Graham Thorpe

England batting coach Ollie Robinson revealed that Ollie Robinson had to say sorry not only to the dressing room but also to the entire world for what he did. Nevertheless, the former England batsman understands that Robinson is aware of his mistakes and asserted he has the full support of the dressing room.

“He had to say sorry to the dressing room, he had to say sorry to the world about what he did. So from that perspective it’s very hard for him but he knows he made mistakes. So at the end of the day, that’s why he had to make those apologies. But in our dressing room, we had to support him as well,” Thorpe said as quoted by News18.com.

On the cricketing side of things, the 27-year old has had an unforgettable Test debut, becoming the pick of the bowlers for England. He took four wickets in the first innings as the hosts bowled New Zealand for 378, staging an outstanding comeback. Robinson ended with figures of 28-6-75-4, while Joe Root and Rory Burns ended the day on a high by stitching an unbroken 93-run stand.

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