00:00For those with a fond memory of England's cricketing past, the name Tim Robinson surely
00:05stirs a sense of nostalgia, a resolute and technically sound opening baseman.
00:11Tim Robinson represented England with distinction through the 1980s in Test and Bondi international
00:17cricket.
00:18On 7 April 1987, in the sun-drenched environs of Sharjah, Tim Robinson produced a sterling
00:25knock that encapsulated the elegance and grit of classical English batting.
00:30In the fourth match of the series against a formidable Pakistan side, it was Tim Robinson
00:35composed yet authoritative innings that stood out.
00:38Chasing a modest target of 217, England looked to their top order for stability and Tim Robinson
00:44delivered with aplomb.
00:46Crafting affluent 83 runs of 104 deliveries laced with 10 crisp boundaries, Tim Robinson combined
00:52finances with calculated aggression.
00:55His stroke play was marked by timing rather than power, as he caressed the ball through
00:59the gaps with effortless grace.
01:02What made the innings particularly praiseworthy was not just the run score but the manner in
01:07which they came, against a disciplined Pakistani attack under pressure.
01:11His innings laid the foundation for a comfortable five-wicket victory, ensuring that England overhauled
01:17the target with relatively ease.
01:19For this match-defining contribution, Tim Robinson was deservedly named player of the match.
01:25It was a performance that not only won the day for England but also reminded cricketing
01:30of the three officiados of the sheer clause Robinson brought to the crease.
01:34Kajaz, the fielder, the batsman get two.
01:40Lovely shot, beautiful shot by Robinson, flighted ball by Adriel Khadir, and the perfect.
01:57Nicely played by Robinson.
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02:03That's going to be four or a six.
02:04First bounce, four runs.
02:06Well hit by Robinson.
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02:08That's up in the air but well clear of Miadad and a diving in the air.
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03:05Robinson is 42 facing Dossi and gets him away to square leg
03:13and that's over the head of the cover fielder to the boundary four more
03:31manzoor-i-lahi to robinson
03:37lofted but safe and they get a single that's 100 100 for one England
03:54going to be four runs but a lucky four for Robinson
04:01Tim Robinson's innings in Sharjah was nothing short of a delightful exhibition of classical
04:21yet aggressive batting an innings that thrilled the purest and lifted the English spirits alike
04:27from the moment he took card Tim Robinson appeared in sublime touch treating spectators to an array of
04:34elegant and commanding strokes particularly memorable were his authoritative boundaries
04:39of the Abdul Qadir and Tussif Ahmed with sharp footwork and impeccable timing Tim Robinson pierced
04:46the fields with precision dispatching anything marginally loose to the ropes it was an exhibition
04:51of controlled aggression the kind that does not just score runs but asserts dominance as the
04:58innings progress the tall Englishman standing at six feet shifted gears effortlessly against the young
05:04and fiery washi makram and the medium base offerings of manzoor alahi Tim Robinson launched into some
05:10beautifully lofted drives these were not mere slogs but graceful aerial stroke that sailed over the
05:16infield with poise and purpose together with fellow opener chris brought Tim Robinson kept the sport
05:22board picking at a brisk pace the dues partnership turned what initially seemed a competitive chase
05:28into a one-sided affair altering the complexion of the match within a matter of hours for those who
05:34cherish the art of batting Tim Robinson knock was indeed a treat to behold an innings that combined
05:40style substance and match meaning intent we trust you will enjoy reliving this masterclass if the
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05:53great game
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