Ollie Robinson marked his England comeback with a spectacular four-wicket haul against New Zealand at Lord's, claiming his figures of 4-10 in just 12 overs. The Sussex captain returned after 829 days in Test exile, delivering when England needed an attack leader most.

Robinson's absence stemmed from multiple controversies - racist and sexist social media posts discovered on his 2021 debut, fitness questions during the Ashes tour, and a public falling-out with management over a podcast appearance. He spent the winter playing club cricket in Sydney, working toward this moment.

England's pace attack has undergone dramatic change, with Anderson, Broad, Woakes and likely Wood all departed in three years. Robinson's recall became urgent when the team needed experience and leadership in their post-Ashes rebuild.

His average speed of 80.3mph was actually the slowest among the eight seamers, proving pace isn't everything. Ending with 80 Test wickets at 21.9 average - the best rate since Fred Trueman retired in 1965 - Robinson has given England's management exactly what they needed. Whether this justifies their faith or highlights wasted opportunities remains unclear.