The Latest Breaking News from Ollie Pope

Abrar Ahmed has England in a spin with stunning debut haul

The Pakistan bowler claimed figures of seven for 114 in Multan as England were bowled out for 281.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Abrar Ahmed enjoys dream Pakistan debut with five-wicket haul to leave England reeling

Test matches are now played at 100mph. Runs and wickets were aplenty on the first morning in Multan, as England reached the break at 180-5. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope each registered half-centuries, but the star of the show was Pakistan’s debutant Abrar Ahmed, who claimed all five wickets in…

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Abrar Ahmed makes stunning Test debut to leave England five down at lunch

The Pakistan spinner took all five wickets to fall, including Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for half-centuries.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Ollie Pope keeps gloves as England bring in Mark Wood to bolster their pace vs Pakistan

Captain Ben Stokes declares Ben Foakes is still England's No.1 keeper, but he misses out in a one off 'horses for courses' pick for muggy Multan as Ollie Pope keeps the gloves

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Mark Wood recalled to play first Test since March against Pakistan

Ollie Pope retains the wicketkeeper gloves ahead of specialist Ben Foakes

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Ben Stokes focuses on bigger picture in lockstep with Brendon McCullum

As he prepares for the second Test in Pakistan, the England captain relishes being one of ‘two blokes leading the charge with exactly the same mindset’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Ben Stokes to make late call on team selection for second Test amid fog concerns

Stokes admits England might have to deal with late starts and early finishes due to the weather conditions

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Ben Stokes’s all-conquering captaincy marks daring England win a true great

Rawalpindi stands out due to the captain’s utter confidence in both the ballsy plan and his team’s ability to carry it out

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Stokes and McCullum are changing Test cricket's landscape - sit back and enjoy the ride

After England's incredible victory in Rawalpindi, it's hard to know where this side goes next. But it's abundantly clear how they're going to try and get there

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Ben Stokes calls England’s stunning Test win in Pakistan ‘mind-blowing’

Ben Stokes admitted his mind was blown after leading England to one of their finest away Test victories

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022