England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have suffered another setback after Ollie Robinson was ruled out with a knee problem, leaving the hosts short on experience ahead of Wednesday's clash at The Oval.
England have added seamer Henry Crocombe to their squad ahead of the second Test against New Zealand after Ollie Robinson experienced knee soreness in training and is set to have a scan.
Seamer Ollie Robinson was a surprise inclusion in England's Test squad to face New Zealand, but director Rob Key is backing the big quick.
England have ushered in a new era for their Test side by recalling Ollie Robinson, dropping Zak Crawley and handing maiden call-ups to Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for next month's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Ollie Robinson wants to make a statement at the start of the domestic county season and wants to "knock the door down" in the hopes of being recalled to the England Test team.
Seamer Ollie Robinson and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir have been called up to the England team to take on India in the fourth Test in Ranchi on Friday.