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Ollie Pope backed up England’s belief in him with a high-class hundred in the second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand, but admitted he was fearing the worst when he took a call last month from new coach Brendon McCullum.
England were indebted to both an established and a new hero as they launched an impressive fightback on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Ollie Pope and Joe Root hit commanding centuries as England dominated world champions New Zealand's bowlers on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
T ickets for this Test went on sale last September, and so the vast majority of fans at Trent Bridge on Sunday will have reserved their seats months in advance. Really, you have to admire the leap of faith involved there.
Joe Root struck a magnificent, unbeaten 163 as England batted New Zealand into the dirt, reducing the visiting side's lead to 80 by stumps on day three of the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge.
Joe Root swaggered to a majestic 163 not out and Ollie Pope hit his highest Test score of 145 as rampant England reached 473-5 against New Zealand at close of play on the third day of the second Test. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a docile pitch with a blistering run-spree at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England are in position to match or pass New Zealand's total in a Test that could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days left.
Joe Root swaggered to a majestic 163 not out and Ollie Pope hit his highest Test score of 145 as rampant England reached 473-5 against New Zealand at close of play on the third day of the second Test. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a docile pitch with a blistering run-spree at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England are in position to match or pass New Zealand's total in a Test that could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days left.
Moeen Ali has told Brendon McCullum he is willing to come out of retirement and has said this winter’s Test series in Pakistan would be a great “tour to be part of.”