{
  "id": 17990402,
  "title": "England cricketer of the year named as star promises there is ‘plenty more to come’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/england-cricketer-of-the-year-named-as-star-promises-there-is-plenty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:45:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/england-cricketer-named-star-promises-162316415.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ollie Robinson, the England cricketer of the year, is set to carry on his successful Test career with more achievements ahead. The seamer, who was sidelined for two-and-a-half years due to selectors' dissatisfaction, has made a remarkable comeback this summer, claiming 28 wickets at an average of 9.32 against New Zealand and Pakistan. The 32-year-old is expected to play a pivotal role in England's upcoming red-ball program, which includes tours to South Africa, Bangladesh, and the 150th anniversary Test in Melbourne, as well as the home Ashes series next summer.\n\nRobinson's exceptional performance earned him the Bob Willis Trophy, named after a former England captain and fellow pace bowler. Despite only playing four matches this year - one against New Zealand and three against Pakistan - his outstanding bowling earned him the recognition at the Vitality Cricket Media Club Awards held at Lord's. The award is a testament to Robinson's hard work and dedication, as well as the joy of being back with the England team after a prolonged absence. Robinson expressed his gratitude for the honour, stating that it was incredibly special to return to the England side and have a successful summer. He added that there's plenty more to come in his second act as a Test cricketer.",
  "summary": "The Bob Willis Trophy was handed out at the Vitality Cricket Media Club Awards at Lord’s",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}