Ollie Robinson ‘doesn’t care’ about negative reception for his Usman Khawaja send-off

“I think for me it’s my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me,” Robinson said.

“Uzzy played unbelievably well and to get that wicket for us at the time as a team was massive and I think we all want that theatre of the game don’t we? So I’m here to provide it.”

Ollie Robinson’s send-off after dismissing Usman Khawaja garnered a negative response on social media

England wrapped up the final five wickets of the day before lunch on day three, with Robinson taking three, as the home side finished the first innings with a seven-run lead.

In response, they were 26 without loss when the rain fell, but it was in a brief 22-ball window in the afternoon that Australia slightly gained the upper hand, taking two wickets for just two runs as England finished the day 28 for two with a 35-run lead.

When asked further about his celebration, Robinson said: “I don’t really care how it’s perceived to be honest. It’s the Ashes, it’s international sport, if you can’t handle that, what can you handle?”

He added: “I think we’ve all seen Ricky Ponting and other Aussies do the same to us so just because the shoe is on the other foot it’s not received well.”

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