Winter Watch: Robinson returns!

Winter Watch: Robinson's runs help England

 to safety on day 1

In this week’s Winter Watch we reflect on Ollie Robinson’s return to the England Test side and we take a look at how Sharks captain, Tymal Mills is getting on in another franchise league. Plus, we have updates on the continued fantastic form of both Bertie Foreman and Cheteshwar Pujara.

Robinson’s runs close out day 1

Ollie Robinson made his first appearance for the England Test team today, on day one of the fourth Test between England and India. 

England had looked in trouble early on in the day, losing five wickets in the first session, however an impeccable century for Joe Root helped England to recover at stumps. 

But that century was aided by none other than Robinson himself. Robinson came to the crease with England on 245-7 and his unbeaten 31 runs from 60 balls allowed Root to make it over the line for his 30th Test century. 

Robinson and Root will begin day two of the fourth test tomorrow with England on 302-7.

Tymal takes wickets in Pakistan

Another busy winter continued for Sharks skipper Tymal Mills as he made the short hop from Abu Dhabi to Pakistan to once again take part in the Pakistan Super League.

The T20 tournament got underway last week and the ever-dependable strike bowler has once again been among the wickets for his side, Islamabad United, who are captained by Shadab Khan.

In his opening two appearances Mills took 3 wickets from 7.5 overs, with Islamabad United sitting third in the table after three games. 

Keep track of Tymal’s progress here.

Bertie stars for Manly Warringah

Bertie Foreman continues to go from strength to strength down under. Last week he picked up player of the week for a performance that triggered a collapse for his opponents.

From his 20.2 overs he took 4-39, taking him to 35 wickets this season in Grade 1 cricket. 

David Gransford from Manly Warringah CC, said: “Bertie has been outstanding for the club. We could not have asked for a better overseas player. Bought in to everything. Also an exceptional cricketer.”

19 First-class centuries for Puj

The evergreen Cheteshwar Pujara continues to do what he does best: scoring centuries and winning games of cricket. 

His 19th first-class century came in the Ranji Trophy last week, as his Saurashtra side beat Manipur by an innings and 243 runs to secure qualification into the next stage of the trophy.

Congratulations, Puj! #GOSBTS