Saralnama306 runs in 9 innings. That's what Ollie Pope scored against India this year. Former England captain Alastair Cook wants Pope to bat at No. 3 in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. Cook shared his views on at the TNT Sports' Ashes coverage launch. He called it an "easy decision" based on Pope's experience and batting skills. Cook believes dropping Pope could upset the team's balance. England last won an Ashes series in Australia in 2010-11. The 2025-26 Ashes starts on in Perth. Four of the five matches will be day games. (Updated 15 Oct 2025, 19:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 306 runs in 9 innings
- That's what Ollie Pope scored against India this year
- Former England captain Alastair Cook wants Pope to bat at No