Sam Robson

In the middle of 2013, when England were on their way to winning another Ashes series and had what

appeared to be a settled top three, the closely guarded thoughts of Sam Robson :

made for an interesting but not immediately relevant debating point:

Would the opening batsman born in New South Wales with a mother from Nottinghamshire

want to represent Australia or England : given the chance ?

It had been thought that Robson - an opener much in the style of Mike Atherton -

would qualify for England in 2014. But when Middlesex re-examined the situation they

discovered he had completed the requisite residency period :

(having moved to London in 2008) in August 2013.

England wasted little time in nailing their colours to the mast : 


by first naming him in their Performance Programme squad !!

211 - 2

3.40pm, Tea :

Robson takes tea two short of a maiden Test century :

how will he be feeling over a cucumber sandwich and a slice of Vicky sponge ? 

Robson a long 20 minute wait on 98*.......... hoping he gets his ton after Tea

TON  .... well done !!

Robson's parents are in the stands. Did I mention his mum is from Nottinghamshire ?

73.5
Prasad to Robson, 2 runs, there it is, Test match hundred for Sam Robson,

pitched up well wide of the stumps and he reaches out to carve a couple in front of deep cover

- raises the bat, removes the helmet.

Good on ya, Robbo

                         

78.5 :Herath to Robson, SIX, comes out of his crease

77.4 :Prasad to Robson, FOUR, four more,

77.3 :Prasad to Robson, FOUR,

A good last hour from Sri Lanka puts them back in the game.