Ollie Pope

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Ollie Pope's Stunning Performance Leads England to Victory in India

Ollie Pope's incredible innings and reverse sweeps captivate fans in Hyderabad as England secures a historic win against India

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Ollie Pope led England to a miraculous victory in India with his unbeaten 196 runs, defying all odds in a thrilling test match against the formidable Indian team. Pope's audacious strokes, including the daring reverse sweeps, left fans mesmerized and opponents in awe. His magnificent century, amidst criticism and doubts, showcased his exceptional talent and determination, turning the match in England's favor. The unforgettable performance not only revived England's hopes but also cemented Pope's reputation as a cricketing star.

Moreover, Pope's resilience after shoulder surgery added a layer of inspiration to his extraordinary innings, overcoming challenges and silencing critics with a display of sheer brilliance on the field. Supported by Tom Hartley and the England team's unwavering determination, Pope's knock of the ages will be etched in cricket history as one of the greatest displays of skill and tenacity. The sensational win against India in Hyderabad marks a pivotal moment in Pope's career and a testament to the spirit and passion of the English cricket team.

On a lighter note, Pope's unconventional playing style, including his famed reverse sweeps, has sparked admiration and excitement among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. His fearless approach to the game, combined with remarkable skills, has set him apart as a player to watch out for in future matches. With each stroke, Pope not only defied expectations but also reshaped the dynamics of the game, leaving a lasting impact on cricket fans and commentators alike.

In the aftermath of England's historic victory, Ollie Pope emerges as a cricketing icon, his name synonymous with perseverance, skill, and unforgettable moments on the field. His remarkable innings against India in Hyderabad will be remembered as a defining chapter in his career, solidifying his position as a rising star in the world of cricket.

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Ollie Pope gives England hope and lead with sublime century ... (The Guardian)

Faced with the unenviable task of overturning a 190-run first-innings deficit, Ollie Pope dug deep to make an unbeaten 148.

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Face of this match contorted beyond recognition by Pope (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Face of this match contorted beyond recognition by Pope · The problem with Ollie Pope is he plays too many shots. · It is why attacks feel he is susceptible ...

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Ollie Pope reverse sweeps critics and India spinners, wows England ... (Hindustan Times)

Few have played reverse sweep as often, and with as much authority, as Ollie Pope did in front of 30000 mesmerised fans in Hyderabad. | Cricket.

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India v England: Ollie Pope ton gives tourists hope in Hyderabad (Yahoo Sports)

Ollie Pope's magnificent century, his best innings for England, keeps the tourists alive after three days of the first Test against India in Hyderabad.

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England have hope of victory over India in first Test after Ollie Pope ... (Sky Sports)

England lead India by 126 at stumps on day three of first Test as Ollie Pope (148no off 208 balls) leads tourists from 163-5 to 316-6 in Hyderabad - follow ...

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India v England: First Test, Day Three as it happened - Ollie Pope ... (Eurosport.com)

Hello and welcome to our LIVE text coverage of day three of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad.

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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Ollie Pope's century “one of the better knocks I ... (Sportstar)

After England lost openers Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett, Pope remained strong on the other end, remaining 148 not out off 208 balls at the end of the third ...

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'Speechless' Joe Root hails Ollie Pope's 'absolute masterclass ... (India TV)

In his unconventional way, Ollie Pope took on the much-celebrated Indian bowling line-up to help England stay alive in the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi ...

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England's Ollie Pope goes past Saeed Anwar with brilliant 196 vs ... (Hindustan Times)

Ollie Pope played a stellar knock of 196 in the 2nd innings of the 1st Test between India and England on Sunday. | Cricket.

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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Ollie Pope smashes 4th-highest individual ... (India Today)

England vice-captain Ollie Pope played an innings for the ages, smashing 196 runs to help his side post 420 runs on the board in their second innings at the ...

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Knock for ages! Ollie Pope breaks Alastair Cook's record, enters ... (India TV)

Ollie Pope fell four runs short of a double-century but his 196-run knock is one of the most famous ones in India. He inflicted hope into the England team ...

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Take a bow Ollie Pope: Sanjay Manjrekar doffs his hat as England ... (India Today)

Former India cricketers were in awe of England vice-captain Ollie Pope's knock of 196 runs against India in Hyderabad.

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Watch: Ollie Pope gets a cheering welcome after scoring 196 ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Ollie Pope's unbeaten 196 led England's fightback against India in Hyderabad. Pope's knock of the ages included sweeps and reverse sweeps, ...

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Pope's 196 'one of the great Test innings' - Agnew (BBC Sport)

Ollie Pope dismembered India and left them floundering. It was a textbook example of how to play the modern way, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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Ollie Pope falls just short of double century as India chase 231 for ... (The Independent)

England became just the ninth away team in history to pass 400 in their second innings on Indian soil.

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England in India: Ollie Pope's century 'one of the great Test innings ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ollie Pope dismembered India and left them floundering. It was a textbook example of how to play the modern way, writes Jonathan Agnew.

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Maligned star hits 'one of the great hundreds' as Poms eye shock ... (Fox Sports)

Ollie Pope hit 196 as England ended their second innings on 420 all out on Sunday's day four, with India needing 231 runs to win the opening Test.

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IND VS ENG, 1st Test: Ollie Pope played a lot of high-risk shots and ... (Sportstar)

Rahul Dravid credits Ollie Pope's innings as the turning point in England's victory over India.

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Ollie Pope, the Surrey batsman whose audacious 196 fired England ... (The Independent)

Pope's latest piece of brilliance, steering England to an unlikely victory in Hyderabad, comes soon after shoulder surgery and confounds any question over ...

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India v England: Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley inspire all-time great ... (Yahoo Sports)

England produce one of their best ever away wins, stunning India with a 28-run victory in a heart-stopping finish to the first Test in Hyderabad.

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Ollie Pope puts England in strong position against India in first test (The Associated Press)

Ollie Pope notched up his second highest score as England reached 420 runs in its second innings, and set India a challenging target of 231 to win the first ...

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'Destroyed India's soul': Noted ex-cricketers hail Pope, slam Rohit's ... (Hindustan Times)

Noted former India and England cricketers hailed Ollie Pope and slammed Rohit Sharma's 'defensive' tactics on Day 4 of IND vs ENG 1st Test. | Cricket.

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Ollie Pope, the Surrey batter whose audacious 196 fired England ... (Yahoo Sports)

Pope's latest piece of brilliance, steering England to an unlikely victory in Hyderabad, comes soon after shoulder surgery and confounds any question over ...

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Pope: 'Reverse sweeps as safe as a defensive shot' in these ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Pope says he tailored his technique for the Indian conditions after poor returns on his last tour.

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We have practiced reverse sweeps enough before coming to India ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: The English team had a preparatory stint in Abu Dhabi, where they trained intensively behind closed doors to familiarise themselves with the ...

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Ollie Pope buzzing after match-winning 196 in Hyderabad: Head ... (India Today)

Pope scored 196 runs in the second innings to guide his side to a 28-run win over India in a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in ...

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