Ashes 2023: Blow For England As Ollie Robinson Walks Off The Field Due To Injury

The official update coming from the England camp is that the seamer Ollie Robinson has sustained a back spasm. He will remain off the field for the rest of today's play.

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 6 July 2023 3:30 pm

England pacer Ollie Robinson.

With the Ashes series on the line, England has been dealt a massive injury scare on day one of the Headingley Test after it was learnt that bowler Ollie Robinsonwalked off the field on Thursday afternoon. (More Cricket News)

The official update coming from the England camp is that the seamer Ollie Robinson has sustained a back spasm. He will remain off the field for the rest of today's play.

The incident happened in the 12th over of the day when Robinson pulled up as he trugged off towards the pavilion. The over was completed by Stuart Broad as a substitute fielder walked onto the field.

Earlier, England won the toss and decided to field first in what seemed like overcast conditions that could assist the pacers. England's pacers did not disappoint as Australia's top-order were rattled especially by the raw pace of Mark Wood. However, Mitchell Marsh gave the English a taste of their medicine as his blistering century poured water over Ben Stokes' plans.

Marsh scored 118 off as many deliveries to hand Australia the initiative. However, Chris Woakes struck and sent back the centurion as England look to bundle out the Aussies on day one of the third Test.