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Ollie Pope insists England's first Ashes Test tactics were not 'moments of madness'

Ollie Pope insists England's tactical gambles at Edgbaston were not "moments of madness" and is ready to embrace more of the same during the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week.

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Ollie Pope hits maiden Test double-ton as England eye early victory over Ireland

England are on the verge of a first victory of the home summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord's.

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Ollie Pope credits captain Ben Stokes for helping him believe in his ability

England's new Test vice-captain Ollie Pope has revealed how the backing he received from Ben Stokes last year helped rebuild his self-belief.

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Ollie Pope would embrace England captaincy in Ashes if Ben Stokes is injured

Ollie Pope would embrace the challenge of being captain in the Ashes if parachuted into the role but insists his main focus ahead of the new season is consolidating his place in England's top three.

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