The Latest Breaking News from Ollie Pope

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2022

Ben Stokes: Brendon McCullum era will make England players feel ’10 feet tall’

Stokes’ Christchurch-based mother Deb and brother James have travelled for a family reunion more than a year in the making

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Ben Stokes tips Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley to shine under new England leadership

Ben Stokes is confident that he and new coach Brendon McCullum can “get the best out of” young batters Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope.

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022

Ben Stokes makes clear England top-order statement about Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

England face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday and captain Ben Stokes has spoken about how he expects batsmen Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope to approach batting in the top order

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

England promoting Ollie Pope to bat above Joe Root "defies logic" claims Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope is set to bat at three for England in their Test series against New Zealand despite never having done so before, with Joe root moving down to number four

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2022

Promoting Pope means England’s new Test era starts with middle-order muddle

Young players need to be integrated slowly for best chance of success so putting Root and Bairstow lower down defies logic

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022

Harry Brook denied at the death as Lancashire snatch tie in Roses clash

Richard Gleeson trapped the new England call-up lbw with only one run needed for victory.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022