A future in county cricket, let alone internationally, was in jeopardy for Ollie Robinson when Yorkshire sacked him for 'breaches of discipline' seven years ago. Robinson was a Twenty20 batsman who bowled a bit at Headingley, but is on the brink of becoming a Test seamer against New Zealand at Lord's. However, his 2015 move to Sussex did not work out initially as the coaches questioned if he'd learned his lessons. Now England, and an Aussie in 'Dizzy' Gillespie, may have unearthed a gem to prosper in the Ashes Down Under this winter. Expert man-manager Jason Gillespie (above) has been a huge influence on RobinsonIt cannot be allowed to rest there.

Source: Daily Mail May 18, 2021 21:32 UTC