Ollie Pope finds form as England captain on return to Kia Oval
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ollie Pope finds form as England captain on return to Kia Oval

The Independent  

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Pope stays as stand-in wicketkeeper for England in second cricket test against New Zealand
1 month ago

Pope stays as stand-in wicketkeeper for England in second cricket test against New Zealand

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — England opted to keep Ollie Pope as its stand-in wicketkeeper for the second test against New Zealand starting Thursday. However, England kept faith with the same team that won by eight wickets on the fourth afternoon of the first test at Hagley Oval, meaning Pope retained the gloves and Jacob Bethell stayed at No. “They always …

Ollie Pope keeps gloves with England unchanged for second Test against New Zealand
1 month ago

Ollie Pope keeps gloves with England unchanged for second Test against New Zealand

The Independent  

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Ollie Pope says Alec Stewart’s advice helped him return to form in New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope says Alec Stewart’s advice helped him return to form in New Zealand

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Why England have left it too late to drop Ollie Pope
1 month, 1 week ago

Why England have left it too late to drop Ollie Pope

The Telegraph  

Ollie Pope begins another series with his position under scrutiny and will almost certainly have to cope with the added burden of being England’s emergency wicketkeeper. Pope has enough on his plate at No 3 and vice-captain without having to keep wicket for the first time in red-ball cricket since the Multan Test in 2022 because of Jordan Cox’s injury. …

Ollie Pope out as England collapse on second morning against Sri Lanka
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ollie Pope out as England collapse on second morning against Sri Lanka

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Ollie Pope rediscovers batting form as English gloom leaves fans frustrated
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ollie Pope rediscovers batting form as English gloom leaves fans frustrated

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For first time in Test history! Ollie Pope creates never-seen-before record in ENG vs SL 3rd Test
4 months ago

For first time in Test history! Ollie Pope creates never-seen-before record in ENG vs SL 3rd Test

India TV News  

Under-fire for his underwhelming performance in the ongoing England vs Sri Lanka Test series, skipper Ollie Pope has silenced his critics with a century in the third Test at Kennington Oval, London. Starting his Test career, Pope hit his first Test century against South Africa in January 2020, hitting 135* in an away series. During England's tour of India earlier …

Ollie Pope century lifts the gloom amid bad-light fury at the Oval
4 months ago

Ollie Pope century lifts the gloom amid bad-light fury at the Oval

The Telegraph  

Ollie Pope’s first Test hundred on his home ground lifted the gloom around the Oval and brightened his own summer as England moved into a strong position on a truncated first day of the third Test. Pope’s seventh Test century was his first score of any significance as stand-in captain, dampened any notion that he might be under pressure at …

‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes
4 months ago

‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes

The Independent  

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'Captain' Ollie Pope determined to make strong comeback as 'batter' after string of low scores
4 months ago

'Captain' Ollie Pope determined to make strong comeback as 'batter' after string of low scores

India TV News  

Ollie Pope has come under fire for his string of low scores in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka but the stand-in captain wants to learn from this phase and "move on". Former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled Pope as "an insecure human being" and also said that he doesn't see him as the next England captain. "I don't …

Ollie Pope admits England were taken aback by low turnout at Lord’s on Sunday
4 months ago

Ollie Pope admits England were taken aback by low turnout at Lord’s on Sunday

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Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win
4 months ago

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win

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Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record
4 months ago

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

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England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope
4 months ago

England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope

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England face an Ollie Pope dilemma – should they stick or twist?
4 months, 1 week ago

England face an Ollie Pope dilemma – should they stick or twist?

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Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka
4 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka

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Joe Root hits 33rd test century for England with 143 to punish Sri Lanka in second test at Lord’s
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Root hits 33rd test century for England with 143 to punish Sri Lanka in second test at Lord’s

Associated Press  

LONDON — Joe Root joined Alastair Cook on a record 33 test centuries for England by hitting 143 to anchor his team’s recovery to 358-7 on Day 1 of the second test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s on Thursday. An injudicious scoop shot that brought an end to his latest exquisite innings at the home of cricket just before stumps …

Ollie Pope is worst starter in England’s history – an Ashes place is no guarantee
4 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope is worst starter in England’s history – an Ashes place is no guarantee

The Telegraph  

Facing spin early on, Pope’s tendency has been to sweep with impunity; against the seaming ball, his inclination has been to drive forcefully. Earlier this year, head coach Brendon McCullum observed, “He’s trying to be as calm as he can when he goes out there and there’s a period when he needs to grab information from the wicket and get …

Ollie Pope plans to separate captaincy from batting at Lord’s
4 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope plans to separate captaincy from batting at Lord’s

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Ollie Pope reveals Joe Root’s advice on balancing batting and England captaincy
4 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope reveals Joe Root’s advice on balancing batting and England captaincy

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Ollie Pope reacts to winning debut as England captain after victory over Sri Lanka
4 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope reacts to winning debut as England captain after victory over Sri Lanka

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Pope ready to lead England his way but glad of Stokes support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope ready to lead England his way but glad of Stokes support

Hindustan Times  

Ollie Pope is prepared to "do his own thing" as England Test captain but accepts he is in caretaker charge of what is still effectively Ben Stokes's side. Pope ready to lead England his way but glad of Stokes support Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the captaincy when he leads England out in the first Test …

Ton-up Pope makes Windies pay for dropped catches in second Test
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ton-up Pope makes Windies pay for dropped catches in second Test

The Hindu  

Ollie Pope rode his luck to an unbeaten century as England reached 259-4 at tea on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The England vice-captain was reprieved again on 54 when the usually reliable Jason Holder floored a chest-high chance at second slip following Pope's loose drive off Shamar Joseph. …

Pope’s century helps England reach 416 all out on 1st day of 2nd test against West Indies
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope’s century helps England reach 416 all out on 1st day of 2nd test against West Indies

Associated Press  

NOTTINGHAM, England — Ollie Pope’s century helped England punish a careless West Indies side Thursday on the first day of the second test at Trent Bridge. England won last week’s series opener at Lord’s by an innings without any batsman scoring more than 76, but Pope rode his luck as his knock of 121 carried the hosts to 416 all …

Brendon McCullum backs Ollie Pope to get back to his best after struggling for form since stunning 196 in the first Test against India... as the England coach hails his leadership qualities
10 months ago

Brendon McCullum backs Ollie Pope to get back to his best after struggling for form since stunning 196 in the first Test against India... as the England coach hails his leadership qualities

Daily Mail  

Ollie Pope began this series with one of the great Test innings but is in danger of ending it barely looking as if he can score a run. If Pope really is to go on to become England’s next great batsman it is a vulnerability he must conquer, as coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged while comparing the vice-captain to two great …

Rohit Sharma flexes his reflexes to leave Ollie Pope gobsmacked | WATCH
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma flexes his reflexes to leave Ollie Pope gobsmacked | WATCH

India TV News  

Though India's captain Rohit Sharma has entered the twilight stage of his playing career, his agility doesn't show signs of slowing down any time soon. The 36-year-old once again showcased an exhibition of his lightning-fast reflexes on Monday when he plucked a catch out of thin air in just 0.45 seconds to dismiss Ollie Pope in the ongoing Vizag Test. …

Ollie Pope registers career-best ICC ranking following match-winning knock in Hyderabad Test
11 months ago

Ollie Pope registers career-best ICC ranking following match-winning knock in Hyderabad Test

India TV News  

England's vice-captain in Test cricket, Ollie Pope, has made rapid strides in the latest ICC Men's Test batting rankings and has reached his career-best - 15th rank. Pope has benefitted from his impressive knock of 196 that came in the second innings of the first Test between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Head …

Ollie Pope has proven he is England’s Test captain in waiting
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope has proven he is England’s Test captain in waiting

The Telegraph  

It will give Pope huge confidence to build his career and grow as a leader. Pope’s growing maturity was evident in that he did not dwell on his failure in the first innings, something that was the case before Stokes became captain. Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum have removed that fear and handing Pope the vice-captaincy has also taken …

Ollie Pope’s Hyderabad heroism has changed his cricketing legacy
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope’s Hyderabad heroism has changed his cricketing legacy

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Tom Hartley, Ollie Pope lead England to unlikely 1st test victory over India
11 months, 1 week ago

Tom Hartley, Ollie Pope lead England to unlikely 1st test victory over India

Associated Press  

HYDERABAD, India — Debutant Tom Hartley took 7-62 as England completed an extraordinary turnaround to beat India by 28 runs in the first test on Sunday. Ollie Pope’s 196 runs helped England score 420 runs in its second innings, as the visitors overcame a record deficit to register a stunning win on Indian soil. Hartley scored 34 runs off 52 …

Ollie Pope goes past Pakistan's Saeed Anwar, joins Garfield Sobers in exclusive club with match-changing 196 vs India
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope goes past Pakistan's Saeed Anwar, joins Garfield Sobers in exclusive club with match-changing 196 vs India

Hindustan Times  

Leaving Joe Root speechless after smashing a match-altering century against England, premier batter Ollie Pope extended his free-scoring run on Day 4 of the 1st Test against India at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Reaching new heights in his much-promising red-ball career, England's Pope played a stellar knock against Team India to rewrite Test history on Sunday in Hyderabad. Ollie Pope …

Ollie Pope falls just short of double century as India chase 231 for victory
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope falls just short of double century as India chase 231 for victory

The Independent  

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Pope's 196 take England to 420 at lunch on Day 4; India need 231 to win first Test
11 months, 1 week ago

Pope's 196 take England to 420 at lunch on Day 4; India need 231 to win first Test

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad, Jan 28 Ollie Pope's incandescent innings helped England set up a tough fourth innings chase for India before getting bowled out for 420 at the stroke of lunch on the fourth day of the first Test here on Sunday. But Pope was not complaining either as he merrily added to the total as England flew past 400 runs in …

After batting masterclass, Ollie Pope asks Root to do the talking at press conference
11 months, 1 week ago

After batting masterclass, Ollie Pope asks Root to do the talking at press conference

Hindustan Times  

Senior England batsman Joe Root said he was left "speechless" after Ollie Pope made a stunning hundred to lead a fightback against India on the third day of the first Test on Saturday. England's Ollie Pope acknowledges the crowd as he walks towards the pavilion after the end of play on the third day Pope made an unbeaten 148 off …

Ollie Pope’s ‘phenomenal’ century ‘masterclass’ hands England key lifeline in first Test against India
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope’s ‘phenomenal’ century ‘masterclass’ hands England key lifeline in first Test against India

The Independent  

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Absolute masterclass – Brilliant Ollie Pope century leaves Joe Root ‘speechless’
11 months, 1 week ago

Absolute masterclass – Brilliant Ollie Pope century leaves Joe Root ‘speechless’

The Independent  

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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Ollie Pope’s century “one of the better knocks I’ve ever seen”, says Joe Root
11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Ollie Pope’s century “one of the better knocks I’ve ever seen”, says Joe Root

The Hindu  

England batter Joe Root said that Ollie Pope’s century was a masterclass in how to bat in the current conditions by an overseas batsman. He also showed great mental strength,” he said after stumps on Day 3 in the first Test between England and India. It could have been tricky, but they have been so crucial for us over the …

Ollie Pope reverse sweeps critics and India spinners to give England hope of miracle in Hyderabad
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Pope reverse sweeps critics and India spinners to give England hope of miracle in Hyderabad

Hindustan Times  

Some three-and-a-half years back, Ollie Pope had just finished making a stylish 91 – then his second-highest Test score – when he received a massive compliment from an unexpected source. England's Ollie Pope celebrates his century during Day 3 of 1st Test match against India, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad Bell, a celebrated England right-hander, signed off with …

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Gutsy Ollie Pope drags England back into contest against India
11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Gutsy Ollie Pope drags England back into contest against India

The Hindu  

Ollie Pope hit a counter-attacking unbeaten century to keep England in the hunt as the visitor finished Day three on 316/6 with a vital lead of 126 runs. The visitor rode on Pope’s sensational second innings century and dragged the match into the penultimate day with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett giving the team a solid start. India’s Jasprit Bumrah …

India vs England Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope 148*, ENG lead by 126 runs at stumps
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs England Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope 148*, ENG lead by 126 runs at stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes have ensured that India will have to bat again in this Test, moving England past their first innings deficit. After the wicket of Ben Foakes, Pope and Rehan Ahmed made sure there was no further damage.. England lead by 126 runs at stumps on Day 3. …

India vs England Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope 148*, ENG lead by 126 runs at stumps
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs England Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope 148*, ENG lead by 126 runs at stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes have ensured that India will have to bat again in this Test, moving England past their first innings deficit. After the wicket of Ben Foakes, Pope and Rehan Ahmed made sure there was no further damage.. England lead by 126 runs at stumps on Day 3. …

Injured Ollie Pope says he is hoping to be fit and available for selection by mid-November
1 year, 5 months ago

Injured Ollie Pope says he is hoping to be fit and available for selection by mid-November

India Today  

England's Ollie Pope is hoping to be fit and available for selection by the middle of November after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Ashes 2023 series. This was a significant blow to the England team, as Pope had been named England's vice-captain on May 16, 2023. The England vice-captain said he is aiming to be fit and available for …

Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope ruled out of remaining series with shoulder injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope ruled out of remaining series with shoulder injury

The Hindu  

England vice-captain Ollie Pope was on Tuesday ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series after dislocating his right shoulder during the second Test at the Lord’s and will now undergo a surgery in the coming days. The 25-year-old batter had hurt his shoulder when he landed awkwardly during Australia’s first innings in the second Test last week. He …

Ollie Poop? Former England captain's slip of tongue on live TV during Lord's Ashes Test goes viral - WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Ollie Poop? Former England captain's slip of tongue on live TV during Lord's Ashes Test goes viral - WATCH

India TV News  

Live hosting and broadcasting is one of the toughest jobs given you have to be error-free and speak on the go without much of a script and former England captain Eoin Morgan experienced the unfortunate side of it during the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Morgan, who after retiring in July 2022 has turned into a commentator and cricket expert …

The Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope fields despite getting injured against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope fields despite getting injured against Australia

The Hindu  

The on-field umpire’s decision to ask an injured Ollie Pope to field in Australia’s second innings during the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord’s has left host England “bewildered”. Pope, who left the field on the opening day after having injured his shoulder during a diving effort while fielding, was declared fit enough to bat in his usual position at …

Ashes 2nd Test: England’s Pope will play on after shoulder injury, coach says
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: England’s Pope will play on after shoulder injury, coach says

The Hindu  

England batter Ollie Pope is likely to continue playing in the second Ashes test at Lord’s despite hurting his shoulder again during the third day’s play on Friday, spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel told reporters. On Friday when England emerged for Australia’s second innings, Pope was told by officials that he had to play on, only to hurt himself again …

Ollie Pope to captain England in tour match against the England Lions
2 years, 1 month ago

Ollie Pope to captain England in tour match against the England Lions

Daily Mail  

Ollie Pope will captain England in their tour match against the England Lions in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with Ben Stokes managing his workload ahead of England’s first Test series in Pakistan since 2005. With England refusing to appoint a designated vice-captain over the summer after the appointment of Stokes, it looks like Pope could be seen as a potential …

Ollie Pope credits England coach Brendon McCullum for helping him overcome his fear of getting out
2 years, 3 months ago

Ollie Pope credits England coach Brendon McCullum for helping him overcome his fear of getting out

India Today  

England batsman Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum for changing his mindset about Test cricket by helping him eliminate the fear of losing his wicket. Playing in his new number three slot, Pope starred in England’s recent 9-wicket-win over South Africa, helping them clinch the three-match Test series 2-1. "From a mindset point of view, I think it's …

Pope feels like England's No 3 after he 'stop fearing getting out'
2 years, 3 months ago

Pope feels like England's No 3 after he 'stop fearing getting out'

Daily Mail  

Ollie Pope says he now feels like England's No 3 after a summer in which coach Brendon McCullum helped him remove the fear of losing his wicket. Ollie Pope feels like England's No 3 after impressing against New Zealand and South Africa 'I've enjoyed that position this summer,' he said. 'He's been very much 'stop fearing getting out in Test …

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