Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden: Ollie Robinson’s punishment over the top

England’s Ollie Robinson has been suspended (Adam Davy/PA)

The England and Wales Cricket Board has gone “over the top” by suspending Ollie Robinson over racist and sexist tweets, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said.

Robinson had an impressive Test debut in the draw with New Zealand at Lord’s, picking up seven wickets in the match and making a handy 42 with the bat.