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Key discussed the future of Ollie Robinson, who possesses a one-year central contract, but had a disappointing tour of India.<\/p>\n
Robinson struggled with a back injury in the only Test of the five he played, continuing a long history of fitness problems.<\/p>\n
“We have been pretty clear with Ollie. When he is at his best he is a very good bowler,” said Key. “When he’s not, down at 78 or 79mph, he goes back into the pack.<\/p>\n
“Generally he is someone who bowls better the more he plays, but we don’t always have that in international cricket. He has got to find ways to find rhythm quicker.”<\/p>\n
Robinson’s Sussex team-mate Jofra Archer has been named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup after more than a year out of international cricket with a recurrence of an elbow injury.<\/p>\n
Archer could warm up for the T20 series against Pakistan by bowling a spell on one of the final two days of Sussex 2nd XI’s game away to Kent at Beckenham, starting on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old has been continuing his rehabilitation by playing club cricket in his native Barbados.<\/p>\n
“He keeps sending me the YouTube clips of his batting, because I think he fancies himself up the order,” said Key. <\/p>\n
“Jofra needs to build up his robustness, so his body can do what is required to be a fast bowler. Hopefully next year he can play some red-ball cricket.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n