Hosts confirm XI, Aussies hold off as Lord's excitement builds England captain Ben Stokes has declared he will not put a leash on fast bowler Ollie Robinson at Lord's, letting the firebrand quick loose to go after Australia. The fallout of Robinson's expletive-laden first Test abuse of Usman Khawaja and subsequent taunting of Australia has dominated headlines over the past week, while also earning the ire of past players. Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Michael Clarke have each chipped the 29-year-old, unhappy with comments about past Australian behaviour and criticising his bowling.

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