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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sonia Twigg

Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early

PA Wire

Ollie Pope guided England out of trouble after they fell back into familiar patterns with the loss of early wickets on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord’s.

The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch having played positively and looked for any opportunities to score, going into the break unbeaten on 51 and with England on 100 for five.

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