Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
In the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, England seamers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue set a unique precedent by splitting the cricket ball in half after each claimed a five-wicket haul. When asked how they intended to share the ball, Robinson quipped, "We can split the ball in half." The groundstaff obligingly obliged, creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
This marks the first time two England bowlers have achieved such a feat in the same Test innings since Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar in 2006. The duo led England off the field at Headingley, subsequently discussing their innovative plan. Robinson, who recently became a father to baby Eva, expressed his joy at performing well in his first Test since returning to the England team.
His impressive performance has seen him take five five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, including a remarkable haul of 5-51.
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