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Ollie Robinson Bowls to Steve Smith in SCG Nets Ahead of Ashes Opener

The out-of-favour seamer is using a short Sydney University stint to stay ready for a possible England recall.

Overview

  • Robinson joined New South Wales training on Thursday and bowled roughly 45 minutes to Steve Smith and young opener Sam Konstas at the SCG.
  • Photos showed him sharing the session with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, with Nathan Lyon also present.
  • Sydney University confirmed his short-term grade deal, with a club debut scheduled for Saturday against Western Suburbs at Sydney University Oval No. 1.
  • The 31-year-old has not played a Test since February 2024 after falling out of favour with selectors, though reports say he is pushing for a return.
  • His appearance drew fresh notice given his 2023 on-field expletive at Usman Khawaja, an incident that attracted no sanction from the match referee.