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Stokes Backs Pope as England's No. 3 Batter for India Series and Hints at Tweak to 'Bazball'
WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUN 18 – England captain Ben Stokes and former captain Alastair Cook back Ollie Pope for his experience and recent 171-run innings amid competition from rising star Jacob Bethell.
- Ben Stokes has fully backed Ollie Pope as England's number three batter for the five-match India series starting June 20 at Headingley.
- Pope's career faced early setbacks, including being dropped after two Tests following his surprise debut against India at age 20.
- Pope solidified his position with an impressive innings of 171 runs in the Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge earlier this year, showcasing both his composure and talent.
- Stokes emphasized Pope's strong performance and consistency by noting that it would be hard to justify selecting anyone else after he scored 170 in his most recent innings.
- This endorsement suggests England will maintain Pope at number three, aiming for consistent performances to secure series wins and World Test Championship progress.
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England's Pope vs Bethell debate just got more muddled than ever
Pressure affects people in different ways. Some people choke, some panic. The very best in sport do neither, instead thriving when put under the microscope to produce moments of great skill and character under fire.For Ollie Pope, much of his career has been defined by folding under pressure. When he was surprisingly handed his Test debut at the age of 20 against India at Lord’s, it was way soon, especially as he was asked to bat at No 4 in the …
Stokes backs Pope as England’s No. 3 batter for India series and hints at tweak to ‘Bazball’
LEEDS, England (AP) — Who to pick at No. 3 out of Ollie Pope and Jacob Bethell was widely regarded as England's biggest selection poser heading into the highly anticipated, five-match test series against India.
Stokes backs Pope as England's No. 3 batter for India series and hints at tweak to 'Bazball'
Who to pick at No. 3 out of Ollie Pope and Jacob Bethell was widely regarded as England's biggest selection poser heading into the highly anticipated, five-match test series against India.
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Stokes gives strong backing to Pope as England's No. 3 batter for India series
LEEDS, England (AP) — Who to pick at No. 3 out of Ollie Pope and Jacob Bethell was widely regarded as England's biggest selection poser heading into the highly anticipated, five-match test series against India.
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