Cricket

Pope masterclass sets benchmark for touring batters in India, says Root

28 January 2024 - 00:00 By Reuters

England vice-captain Ollie Pope’s sublime hundred against India in the opening Test has set a benchmark for all touring batters on how to bat on the country’s spin-friendly tracks, teammate Joe Root said yesterday. ..

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