New Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has given Ollie Pope a massive vote of confidence, backing the 24-year-old to be the solution to England's struggles at number three.
Since getting recalled to the side last year after struggling with a shoulder injury, Pope has averaged just 20.36 in 20 innings batting down at five and six. Despite his struggles for England, Pope has begun the County Championship season well for Surrey, making 417 runs at 69.50.
However, he has now been tasked with moving up to three despite never having batted there before in his career. But Key does not believe Pope's lack of experience will be in an issue, insisting he is the best batter in the side after Joe Root.
