Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson defends outburst after his Usman Khawaja send-off in first Test
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By India Today Sports Desk: England’s Ollie Robinson says he would not care how Usman Khawaja’s wicket celebration on Day 3 of the primary Ashes Test was perceived within the Australia dressing room or on social media.
Robinson has been condemned throughout the cricket world for an expletive-laden tirade directed at Usman Khawaja after selecting up the Australian centurion’s wicket on a rain-soaked day three of the primary Ashes Test. England will look to increase their 35-run lead after falling to 2-28 of their second innings when play was suspended early on day three resulting from two rain delays.
Khawaja’s magnificent 141 arrange Australia’s complete of 386 earlier than the vacationers obtained two England wickets in fast succession when play resumed following the primary quick rain delay. The Australians took benefit of the gloomy circumstances, with Pat Cummins eradicating Ben Duckett after an important catch from Cam Green, and Scott Boland catching Zak Crawley behind on 7 within the first 20 minutes of play.
Joe Root then survived a number of lbws and was caught up in appeals earlier than extra rain arrived to clean the remainder of the day away. However, it was Robinson’s earlier wicket of Khawaja that grabbed a lot of the consideration, with the England bowler heard yelling expletives as he bowled the Australian batter for 141.
“We’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us,” Robinson stated within the post-day press convention. “Just because the shoe is on the other foot, it’s not received well.”
Robinson, 29, has not been contacted by the match referee and refused to remark when requested if he expects to be.
“It’s my first home Ashes Test and to get the big wicket was special,” stated the Sussex man.
“Uzzie played unbelievably well and to get that wicket was massive. We want that theatre of the game, so I’m here to provide it.”
“I don’t really care how it’s perceived. It’s the Ashes, professional sport. If you can’t handle that, what can you handle?” Robinson responded when requested if Khawaja’s outburst would possibly make him a goal for the Australians.
