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No knee-jerk reactions: McCullum defends England batters ahead of Adelaide Test
Adelaide, December 14: The Ben Stokes-led England appear likely to stick with the same batting line-up for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after head coach Brendon McCullum voiced strong support for his top seven, cautioning against "knee-jerk reactions" despite the 2-0 deficit to Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.
He's our number three here in Australia: Brendon McCullum backs Ollie Pope after back-to-back defeats in Ashes
New Delhi, December 8: Following back-to-back defeats against Australia in the first two Ashes, England head coach Brendon McCullum subsequently backed Ollie Pope as England's No. 3, stating he's done well. Pope has had a decent first two games, making 105 runs in four innings at an average of 26.25 and a strike rate of 70.00.
Reckless cricket: Gilchrist criticises Ollie Pope's batting approach
Brisbane, December 6: Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist commented on England's Test team number three batter Ollie Pope's batting approach after the batter fell to a soft dismissal on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Gilchrist called Pope's batting approach "reckless", as quoted by Fox Cricket.
Pope Leo reiterates the two-state solution for Israeli-Palestine conflict
Ankara, November 30: Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides, Al Jazeera reported.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip of his papacy
Ankara, November 27: Pope Leo XIV kicked off the first foreign trip of his papacy on Thursday, arriving in Muslim-majority Turkey for a visit aimed at showcasing his interest in dialogue with other faiths and cooperation with other Christian denominations, New York Times reported.
Ashes 1st Test: Pope-Duckett stand puts England at advantage with 99-run lead (Day 2, Lunch)
Perth, November 22: After Australia was bundled out for 132 in response to England's first innings total of 172, a half-century stand between Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett put England in front with a 99-run lead at the end of the first session on day two of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Saturday.
flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes
Dubai, November 19: Boeing and flydubai today announced the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernise its fleet and further expand its growing network.
England's top order has milestones to achieve in Ashes series beginning Friday
Perth, November 19: England's batting core, led by legend Joe Root, will be chasing several milestones in the Ashes series, with the first Test beginning on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium.
I will be very happy to see Ollie Pope bat at three, says Chappell
New Delhi, Nov 19: As England prepares to walk into the fire of another Ashes summer, former Australian captain Ian Chappell has singled out one visiting batter who could face the fiercest scrutiny: Ollie Pope.
I hope so: Ollie Pope on ending England selection debate
Perth, November 16: England batter Ollie Pope, after scoring a hundred and fifty in a warm-up game ahead of the Ashes, said he hopes he has put an end to speculation about his position in the England team and is now focused on his performance.
Ollie Pope clears selection dilemma for number three spot with century in warm-up fixture before Ashes
Perth, November 14: Ollie Pope has put the critics to rest, who questioned his position in England's Test setup at number three, by blazing his way to a classy century during an erratic innings in the warm-up game on a slow Lilac Hill surface in Perth.
Andrew Strauss picks England's first choice number three for Ashes, prefers Pope over Bethell
New Delhi, November 12: Former England top-order batter Andrew Strauss has advocated for Ollie Pope to beat out the tough competition from Jacob Bethell to retain the number three spot against Australia in the Ashes, scheduled to commence on November 21 in Perth.
Iulia Vantur sings Salman Khan's iconic song from 'Bodyguard' in front of The Pope at Vatican
Mumbai, Nov 5: Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur recently made history by performing the Bollywood song “Teri Meri Prem Kahani†from the movie 'Bodyguard', starring superstar Salman Khan, at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.
'I am always at your service': PM Modi to Syro-Malabar bishops
New Delhi, Nov 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met a delegation of senior bishops from the Syro-Malabar Church who met him in the national capital to discuss issues concerning the Church and the Christian community in India.
South Korea's Nat'l Assembly speaker asks Pope Leo to visit North Korea for peace
Seoul, Oct 22: South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has delivered a letter to the Vatican asking Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea to help promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, officials said on Wednesday.
Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes
New Delhi, October 15: Former England skipper Alastair Cook has shown his support towards right-hand batter Ollie Pope to take the crucial No. 3 spot in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying it is "quite an easy decision" given Pope's experience, leadership and track record as a "hundred-maker."
Bethell dismisses talk of rivalry with Ollie Pope, says 'fire in me' ahead of Ashes tour
New Delhi, Oct 10: Jacob Bethell insists there is no rivalry between him and Ollie Pope as England prepare for this winter's Ashes tour of Australia, instead focusing on making the most of any opportunity that comes his way.
Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi on 75th birthday during Papal Audience in Vatican City
Vatican City, Sep 17: In a moment of spiritual diplomacy and global goodwill, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV extended his blessings to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi for long life on his birthday
Vatican City, September 17: Pope Leo XIV met with the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) delegation at the Papal Audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City and blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a long life and good health.
McCullum hints at Harry Brook as vice-captaincy option ahead of Ashes
London, September 15: Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter, with head coach Brendon McCullum confirming that the vice-captaincy issue will be part of their pre-Ashes discussions this week, as per ESPNcricinfo.
US Secy of State wishes Pope Leo XIV on birthday
Washington DC, September 14: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday extended birthday wishes to the first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV turns 70, thanks well-wishers
Vatican City, September 14: As Pope Leo XIV turned 70 on Sunday, he thanked all his well-wishers.
Israeli President presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages
Tel Aviv, September 5: Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, urging increased international efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Stokes bursts into laughter after England stand-in captain Pope breaks DRS jinx in 14th attempt
London, July 31: England stand-in captain Ollie Pope finally broke his dreadful streak of missing the mark while exercising the option to review after hitting the bullseye in 14 attempts during the opening hour of the fifth Test against India at Old Trafford.
5th Test: Jurel, Karun, Prasidh and Akash come in as England elect to bowl against India
London, July 31: Dhruv Jurel, Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna have been included in India’s playing eleven as England’s stand-in captain Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval on Thursday.
England vs India: A look at Ollie Pope's record at The Oval ahead of the fifth Test
London, July 31: As England gears up to face India in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, a lot of eyeballs will be on the local Surrey hero, Ollie Pope, the designated number three and the stand-in captain in the absence of an injured Ben Stokes.
'The risk was way too high': Ben Stokes opens up on shoulder injury ruling him out of Oval Test
London, July 30: England captain Ben Stokes has ruled himself out of the series-deciding fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval, citing a shoulder injury that he said was “too big a risk†to aggravate.
Over half a million young pilgrims expected to visit Rome, Vatican City to attend 'Youth Jubilee'
Vatican City, July 30: Over half a million young Catholics are expected to participate in the Youth Jubilee, which began with a mass by the Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square late Tuesday evening. Thousands of young Catholics visited St Peter's Square as the Youth Jubilee kicked off, for which Pope held a welcome mass.
Captain Stokes ruled out of final Test with shoulder injury as England make four changes
London, July 30: Captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England's fifth Test against India, as the hosts have made four changes to the playing eleven for the game at The Oval, which begins on Thursday. England go into the decisive game with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Stokes confident in Bethell's ability to bat at number six during 5th Test against India
London, July 30: Ahead of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, England skipper Ben Stokes, missing out on the match due to injury, expressed confidence in batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell's ability to play at number six.
Came here to give myself every chance to play just as batter: Stokes after being ruled out of Oval Test
London, July 30: Ahead of the fifth and final Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy starting from July 31 against India, England skipper Ben Stokes reveals he has a muscle tear, due to which he will be out of the playing 11 for the series decider.
Stokes, Archer out as England announces four changes in squad for fifth Test against India
London, July 30: Skipper Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India due to a right shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope set to lead the side in his absence.
Wouldn't rule out them...: Ponting expects stubborn fight from India against red-hot favourites England
Manchester, July 26: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is expecting India to put up a stubborn fight in the last two days of the fourth Test on Manchester's wearing-out strip in a bid to keep the series alive.
He'll be driven to make it to number one: Pope on Root toppling Tendulkar as top run-getter in Tests
Manchester, July 26: England batter Ollie Pope felt Joe Root could go on to break the record of legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run getter in Test cricket after Root surpassed former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run scorer in the longest format.
4th Test: Pope and Root smash fifties, put England in sight of taking first-innings lead
Manchester, July 25: Unbeaten fifties from Ollie Pope and Joe Root have put England on the verge of taking a first innings lead in the ongoing fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at Old Trafford on Friday. At lunch, England reached 332/2 in 74 overs and trail India by just 26 runs, with Pope and Root unbeaten on 70 and 63 respectively.
It looks flat and bleak for India...: Shastri slams visitors for wicketless first session on Day-3 at Manchester
Manchester, July 25: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri slammed Team India for their poor, wicketless session one on day three of the fourth Manchester Test, saying that the match looks "flat and bleak" for the visitors as the hosts went about their job in a "professional manner."
Pope-Root century stand takes England beyond 300-run mark
Manchester, July 25: A century partnership between Ollie Pope and Joe Root brought England within the touching distance of India's first innings score as the Three Lions finished the first session with a score in excess of 300 runs on day three of the fourth Manchester Test on Friday.
Protein shakes, pasta, and the occasional tea: Ollie Pope reveals what cricketers eat during Test breaks
New Delhi, July 19: What do cricketers eat during those long days of a Test match? England batter Ollie Pope has offered a rare glimpse into the food routines of international players, explaining how lunch and tea breaks aren’t quite the lavish feasts some might imagine.
Do players drink tea after session ends in Test match? England's Ollie Pope gives key insight
New Delhi, July 19: England top-order batter Ollie Pope revealed what he eats during the lunch break of a Test match and also shared whether players drink tea during the Tea break or not.
Stop giving your wicket away to stupid over-aggressive shots, says Geoffrey Boycott to England batters
New Delhi, July 15: Former England great Geoffrey Boycott has come down heavily on England's top order, urging them to move beyond the Bazball ideology and show greater discipline with the bat after their latest Test collapse against India