England is optimistic Ollie Robinson endured a nightmare on Wednesday during the County Championship clash between Sussex and Leicestershire. Robinson, known for his aggressive pace bowling, found himself at the mercy of Leicestershire’s brutal attack. Louis Kimber.
Ollie Robinson’s nightmare
The carnage came in the 59th over of Leicestershire’s second innings. Chasing a tough target of 464, Kimber was already on his way to a blistering knock, settling for 72 off 56 balls. Robinson, tasked with stopping the flow of runs, instead became an unknown catalyst for the explosion.
Robinson’s woes began with the fast bowler’s biggest sin – three no-balls in one over. In county cricket, each no-ball carries a penalty of two runs, adding immediate pressure to the bowler. Kimber, seeing an opportunity, expressed her displeasure. He sent six high wires over the boundary wires, and he also got a four-six wire. Even one went in, as Robinson struggled to gain any control.
By the end of the over, a battered and injured Robinson had scored 43 runs. The damage breakdown is a testament to Kimber’s dominance: 6, 6nb (4, 2-nb), 4, 6, 4, 6nb (4, 2-nb), 4, 6nb (4, 2-nb), 1.
Here is the video:
LOUIS KIMBER TOOK 43 IN THE OVER pic.twitter.com/kQ4cLUhKN9
– Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) June 26, 2024
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Second most expensive in FC cricket
This nightmare for Robinson is etched in the history of First-Class cricket. It now stands as the most expensive bowler of all time, only behind the legendary effort of the former New Zealand spinner. Bert Vance in 1989-90.
Vance, bowling in the Shell Trophy match, conceded an impressive 77 runs – a disgraceful feat recorded in 17 no-balls. While Robinson’s over survived to reach that many runs, it serves as a stark reminder of the fine line between bowling fire and burning in the process.
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