Ollie Pope

England's Ashes campaign faced intense scrutiny over dressing-room culture, with allegations of indiscipline and a lack of seriousness. Despite initial setbacks and off-field controversies, Brendon McCullum's job was saved by a decisive shift in approach during the Sri Lanka tour and subsequent World Cup progress. However, lingering questions remain about the team's ability to perform under pressure.

England, led by Ben Stokes, lost the 2025/26 Ashes series 4-1 to Australia cricket team. The tour is still under review by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Rajasthan Royals' performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exceptional talent, calling him a "freak" with immense potential who lives and breathes cricket. Lahiri also acknowledged the significant impact of Sanju Samson's departure, noting his absence will be felt despite the mutual decision to part ways. The Royals' scouting system was credited for discovering such promising young players.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

Ollie Pope, standing in as England's captain, made history by becoming the first cricketer to score his first seven Test centuries against different teams. Playing his 49th match, he reached this milestone during the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. His unbeaten 103 helped England end the day at a strong position of 221/3.

England have kept Ollie Pope as wicket-keeper for the second Test against New Zealand. Jordan Cox suffered a thumb injury. Pope also contributed 77 runs in the first Test. England won the first Test by eight wickets. They will play in Wellington on Friday. England seek its first away Test series win in two years. The team is unchanged.

England set a Test cricket record by scoring fifty in 4.2 overs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Despite Zak Crawley's early loss, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope shined, with Pope scoring 121, including a shot off Seales' delivery. England posted 416, with Pope dropped by Athanaze and Holder, marking his 3rd hundred at home.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been reprimanded and handed a demerit point for deliberately stepping in England player Ollie Pope's way as he went for a run which led to "inappropriate physical contact" during the first Test at Hyderabad. Bumrah's offence is a Level 1 offence under the ICC code of conduct.

Ravichandran Ashwin broke the record of former Indian leg-spinner Bhagwat Chandrasekhar to take the most wickets for India against England in Test cricket. Ollie Pope became the 96th English batsman to be dismissed by Ashwin, who then also dismissed Joe Root to further increase his tally.

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced that Dan Lawrence will replace the injured Zak Crawley as England's opening batsman for the first Test against Sri Lanka. Matthew Potts will also step in for Ben Stokes, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury for the rest of the season. Ollie Pope has been appointed captain, with Harry Brook as vice-captain. The series, starting at Old Trafford, offers a chance for Lawrence and Potts to prove themselves on the international stage.

lready trailing 0-2 in the series, England on Tuesday suffered a major blow as top-order batter and vice-captain Ollie Pope was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series due to a dislocated shoulder. Pope suffered the injury during the second Test at Lord's. The England cricket board (ECB) said that Pope damaged his right shoulder while fielding and will undergo surgery.

Michael Vaughan has openly criticized Ollie Pope's captaincy during the final Test against India, where England faced a narrow defeat. Vaughan believes Pope excels as a vice-captain but lacks the leadership qualities required in high-pressure situations. He suggests Harry Brook as a potential captain if Ben Stokes is unavailable for the Ashes series.

On Wednesday, England announced their eleven players who will take field against India in the opening Test of the five-match series beginning on Thursday in Hyderabad. There are as many as four spinners in the line-up and one seamer, with Lancashire's Tom Hartley set to make his Test debut.

England have replaced injured all-rounder Liam Livingstone with fast bowler Mark Wood in the only change to their squad for the second Test against Pakistan, with Ollie Pope retaining the wicketkeeper's gloves.

India's Jasprit Bumrah takes key wickets of England's Ollie Pope and Joe Root in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. Bumrah bowled a toe-crushing yorker to dismiss Pope, who was well-set on 23. The ball crashed into the stumps, delighting Bumrah, his teammates, and the Vizag crowd. Bumrah didn't even go wide of the crease, but out of his hands came out a beaming inswinging yorker at more than 140 clicks, aimed at the boots of Pope, who before this delivery, was hardly disturbed by anything.

England batsman Ollie Pope is set to undergo a scan on his left shoulder, which he hurt while fielding on day four of the final Test against Pakistan here.

Stylish Ollie Pope followed openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in scoring a century Thursday as England enjoyed a run-fest on a flat Rawalpindi Stadium pitch on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan.

Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted a remarkable turnaround and set up England's thrilling 28-run victory against India in the opening test at RGI Stadium on Sunday. India had looked to be in the box seat after taking a lead of 190 but Pope's epic 196 resuscitated England, who posted 420 all out in their second innings to roar back into the contest. That left the hosts needing 231 to win the match but Hartley's 7-62 in his debut test wrecked India, who were all out for 202 in an extended final session on the penultimate day.

Michael Vaughan suggests Harry Brook as a potential future England Test captain, impressed by his natural leadership qualities displayed on the field. Vaughan believes Brook could be a better fit than current vice-captain Ollie Pope, even though Pope is a great support to the captain. Brook's prior experience captaining England's white-ball team further strengthens Vaughan's argument.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is in line to return to action having kept his place in the squad announced by the ECB for the third Ashes test starting at Headingley on Thursday. Moeen did not play in the second test after suffering a finger blister and was replaced by Josh Tongue.

As India and England prepare for their pivotal 4th Test in Manchester, England's Ollie Pope has gone viral for his candid interview. Pope, who scored a century in the first Test, humorously shared his tactic of frequent bathroom breaks while waiting to bat, ensuring he avoids needing one on the field.

After a rain delay, India resumed Day 5 at Edgbaston, targeting seven wickets for a historic win. Akash Deep's fiery spell dismantled Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, bringing India closer to victory. Shubman Gill's blistering 161 and crucial partnerships propelled India to a second-innings total of 427/6, setting England an improbable target of 608.

The England cricket team has arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad for their five-match Test series against India. The series, which will begin on January 25 and end on March 11 in Dharamshala, is significant for England as it marks their first Test in the long-format arena since the ODI World Cup 2023. Their last Test was against Australia in June 2023.

According to England's spin-bowling coach Jeetan Patel, batter Ollie Pope is expected to continue participating in the second Ashes Test at Lord's despite re-injuring his shoulder during the third day's play on Friday.

India 'A' bundled out England Lions for 140 to take a 252-run first-innings lead and the upper hand in the second unofficial Test on Thursday.

England Lions have announced their squads for the tour to India which will see them play five unofficial ODIs and two unofficial Tests against India 'A' in two venues in Kerala.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed "magical" Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable spell against England and felt that India pacer ended up being the difference between both sides in Vizag Test.

England batsman Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum with helping him overcome the fear of losing his wicket in Test cricket, saying the New Zealander changed his mindset.

After England secured a 28-run victory over India in the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, former cricketer Monty Panesar remarked that Rohit Sharma appeared 'clueless.' Talking about Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley's performance, he said that if the two English cricketers continue their form then the visitors have a chance to win the series by 5-0.

England batsman Ollie Pope said life in a bio-secure bubble was "challenging and intense" after making valuable runs during the third Test against the West Indies. Pope's unbeaten 91 guided England to 258-4 at stumps on Friday's first day at Old Trafford.