After a month of the county season, some of the themes and storylines are starting to take shape - as well as the discussions around selection for England's first Test of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord's. On this week's pod, Alan Gardner hears from Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah, who was on hand at The Oval to speak to Sussex captain Ollie Robinson about his hopes for a recall. Others making a case include Mason Crane and Emilio Gay, but things haven't been going so well for Zak Crawley.
Switch Hit: Knocking down an open door
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss potential comebacks for Ollie Robinson and Mason Crane as the Test summer draws closer
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May 5, 2026, 3:29 PM
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VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Knocking down an open door: Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to discuss potential comebacks for Ollie Robinson and Mason Crane as the Test summer draws closer — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Tactical Context:On this week's pod, Alan Gardner hears from Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah, who was on hand at The Oval to speak to Sussex captain Ollie Robinson about his hopes for a recall.
- Tournament Context:Part of County Championship Division Two 2026. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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County Championship Division TwoNew Zealand in EnglandCounty Championship Division OneEnglandEmilio GayZak CrawleyMason CraneOllie Robinson
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