ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: We are positive about ending the series on a high, says Ollie Pope
England lead the series 1-0 after their dramatic win in the first Test and the rain-hit second Test which ended in a pale draw.
England lead the series 1-0 after their dramatic win in the first Test and the rain-hit second Test which ended in a pale draw.
Ollie Pope rescued England on the first day of the ongoing third and final Test between England and West Indies at the Old Trafford.
The comments from Tendulkar came after Pope rescued England on the first day of the ongoing third and final Test between England and West Indies at the Old Trafford.
The pair of Jos Buttler and Ollie Pope started the final session with England reeling at 131/4 but ended the day with England's score reading 258/4.
Ollie Pope stated the players are happy with the return of Jofra Archer and also gave an insight as to how he has been during net sessions.
Regular skipper Joe Root will be back as the captain for the second Test match starting this Thursday.
Pope also stated that everyone in the team is fit and is in a good place mentally.
Starting their second innings on 102 for 6 on the final day, South Africa were bundled out for 247, courtesy Joe Root's 4 for 87 and Mark Wood's 3 for 32.
The series is currently tied at 1-1 with South Africa winning the first Test and the guests bagging the second.
England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat first sans the services of ace quick Jofra Archer and opener Rory Burns, both in-form players ruled out due to injury.
