Since Stokes took over the reins in the longer format, Pope was promoted to bat at number 3 and retained the wicketkeeping gloves over a fit Ben Foakes for the series against Pakistan, which England is currently leading 2-0 with one more Test to go. Under the Stokes-McCullum leadership this year, Pope has scored 643 runs in nine Tests across 18 innings at an average of 40.18. This also includes two centuries and four fifties, with the best score of 145.
Following an innings-and-85-run triumph at Emirates Old Trafford, captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum have decided to keep faith with their 14-man group.
London [UK], January 21 (ANI): Former England batter Vikram Solanki left his role as Surrey County Cricket Club Head Coach in order to take on a Director of Cricket role at a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Hobart [Australia], January 15 (ANI): Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland got among the wickets as Australia created relentless pressure on England in the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test here at the Blundstone Arena, Hobart on Saturday.
Sydney [Australia], January 9 (ANI): Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Sunday said that opening batter Zak Crawley can seriously play and he needs to be given a consistent run in the Three Lions squad.
Australia find themselves well in sight of a win in the second Ashes Test as they have England reeling at 82/4 at the end of the fourth day in Adelaide on Sunday. The bonus for Australia, something that have increased their chances of a quick victory on Day 5 is the dismissal of Joe Root, […]
Brisbane [Australia], December 11 (ANI): Former India batter VVS Laxman lauded Australia spinner Nathan Lyon after the latter registered his 400th Test wicket on Saturday.
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