• Ollie Robinson was caught using offensive language against Usman Khawaja in first Ashes Test.

  • Khawaja was dismissed for a well-made 141 runs as Australia got bundled out for 386.

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson faces backlash for using cuss words after dismissing Usman Khawaja in Edgbaston Test
Ollie Robinson faces backlash for his angry sendoff to Usman Khawaja (Screengrab: @Englandcricket)

The ongoing first Ashes Test witnessed controversy as England’s Ollie Robinson faced widespread criticism for his unsportsmanlike conduct following the dismissal of Australia’s Usman Khawaja on Day 3 at Edgbaston. Robinson, who had made little impact in the Test prior to the breakthrough, used offensive language directed towards Khawaja, tarnishing the spirit of the game.

Khawaja, widely respected as one of the most beloved figures in cricket, displayed exceptional batting prowess, scoring a remarkable 141 runs before being bowled by Robinson. However, it was Robinson’s post-wicket behavior that drew attention and condemnation from both fans and experts.

Right after removing Khawaja, the right-arm pacer was captured on camera unleashing a verbally aggressive outburst, shouting expletives directly at the departing batter. The offensive language used by Robinson, including profanities and derogatory terms, has been widely criticized for its lack of sportsmanship and disrespect towards the opposition.

Here is the video:

Robinson went on to claim the wickets of Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, contributing to Australia’s total of 386 runs as they trailed England by a margin of seven runs. Earlier on the third day, Australia had resumed their innings at 311/5, with Khawaja leading their recovery from a precarious position of 67/3. Additionally, James Anderson, who had remained wicketless on the previous day, provided the first breakthrough by breaching the defenses of Alex Carey and dismissing him for 66 runs. Carey had been instrumental in forming a valuable 118-run partnership with Khawaja.

Here is how fans reacted:

https://twitter.com/Anossid/status/1670398562574950400

https://twitter.com/lenadelkhan/status/1670428037156855808

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