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England opt for Ollie Pope at No 3 over Jacob Bethell for first India Test

Vice-captain gets the nod after 171 against ZimbabweThe 21-year-old rising star featured against West IndiesEngland have kept faith with vice-captain Ollie Pope for the first Test against India, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his chance.The pair were going head to head for the No 3 spot at Headingley, Bethell having made a striking impression while deputising during the New Zealand tour in December before Pope reasserted himself with a knock of 171 against Zimbabwe last month.This story will update Continue reading...

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