England’s novice vice-captain gets a chance to prove his credentials as Stokes is ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series
Stokes, state educated and brought up in the north, is an inspirational, talismanic figure who in just two years has become
“My confidence is growing,” Pope said last month. “That comes through a bit of experience as well and confidence cementing my place in the team. The added responsibility also appears to have had a positive effect on his batting, with Pope admitting last year: “I immersed myself in the game a bit better than I did in the past. For me, rather than just standing about in the field thinking about my forward defensive, which I probably did three or four years ago, actually thinking about plans and stuff is better.”Pope has captained England in tour games when Stokes, as is his way, sits those out, most recently in New Zealand last year.
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