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Cricket – First Test – England v New Zealand – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Great Britain – June 2, 2021 Ollie Robinson Action Images of England via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge
England paceman Ollie Robinson will take a short hiatus from cricket, after historic racist and sexist Twitter posts he posted appeared last week as he made his test debut, his county said on Thursday. Sussex.
Robinson has been suspended from international cricket pending an investigation after his Twitter posts resurfaced when he played New Zealand at Lord’s in the first test last week. Read more
The 27-year-old, the England bowlers’ choice in the draw, issued a statement apologizing for his “thoughtless and irresponsible” tweets. Read more
Sussex, who called the posts “completely unacceptable”, said Robinson would miss Vitality Blast Twenty20 matches against Gloucestershire and Hampshire Hawks on Friday and Saturday with the player expected to spend time with his family.
“The well-being of the players and staff, including mental health and well-being, is a priority for the club and as such Sussex Cricket fully supports Ollie in his decision,” the team said. in a press release.
“When he’s ready to return, Ollie will be back at the club, where talks with the rest of the squad over the past week have made it clear he retains the support of all of his Sussex teammates.”
The England and Wales Cricket Council (ECB) said on Tuesday it would take “relevant and appropriate action” after offensive historical Twitter messages from other England players began circulating on social media. Read more
Robinson was replaced by Olly Stone for England’s second test against New Zealand at Edgbaston, which started earlier Thursday.
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