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Alastair Cook wants Ollie Pope to bat at no.3 ahead of Jacob Bethell as the senior batter scored 170 against Zimbabwe and the youngster missed Zimbabwe Test due to IPL 2025 commitments.

Jacob Bethell played 3 Tests on New Zealand tour and scored 3 fifties.

Bethell did not play in the one-off Tests against Zimbabwe. 

Ollie Pope has been named in the playing XI for Headingley Test.

Alastair Cook. Ollie Pope, Jacob Bethell

'If he isn't leaving the IPL to come and play a Test match...': Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope over RCB's Jacob Bethell in top-order for India Test series

<p>Alastair Cook cemented his legacy as one of the all-time legends, amassing an England record of 12,472 Test runs during his remarkable 161 Test appearances, 59 of which he captained.</p>

England players Jos Buttler (right) Alastair Cook (c) and Jonathan Bairstow do some stretching during England Nets ahead of the 4th Specsavers Test Match at The Ageas Bowl on August 28, 2018 in Southampton, England.

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End of an era: Amidst ODI World Cup, Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement after scoring 34,045 runs in 562 games

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Rain is pouring down in Birmingham and it could end up washing out the entire first session of Day 5, massively affecting the result of the match

Rain has delayed the play at Edgbaston on Day 5

The result of the second Test can be massively affected by the rain

Edgbaston cricket ground in this frame

IND vs ENG: Rain to hinder India's winning chances in 2nd Test against England? Worrisome weather update from Birmingham drops in

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Mohammad Kaif slams Ben Stokes' captaincy at Edgbaston, questions his decision making and leadership skills.


Mohammad Kaif raised questions about Ben Stokes' captaincy tactics. 

India have set a target of 608 for England in Edgbaston Test.

On Day 4, England lost 3 wickets for 72 runs. 

Mohammad Kaif, Ben Stokes

'I have never understood the hype around Ben Stokes, the captain': Mohammad Kaif slams England skipper's decision-making in Edgbaston Test

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: England lost the prized wicket of Joe Root late into Day 4's proceedings. There was controversy around Root's wicket with some suggesting that Akash Deep's back foot while delivering the ball was outside the return crease.

Joe Root was dismissed for a single-digit score by Akash Deep.

It seemed that Deep's back foot was outside the return crease.

However, the replay showed that his back foot's heel was in the air. 

Akash Deep

Did Akash Deep get Joe Root's wicket off a no-ball? Commentator says 'Not picked up' - Here's what the law says

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley for a duck on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test to take his wicket tally for the match to seven

Mohammed Siraj took the big wicket of Zak Crawley on Day 4

Morne Morkel feels that Siraj doesn't get enough credit for his contributions with the ball

Mohammed Siraj in this frame

'He doesn't get enough credit...': India bowling coach Morne Morkel's big 'respect' verdict on Mohammed Siraj ahead of Day 5 of Edgbaston Test

Bihar prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 143 off 78 balls, powering India to a massive 363 for 9 in Youth ODI, breaking records and drawing comparisons to future greats.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi put on a jaw-dropping display at the 4th Youth ODI against England Under-19. 

Ravi Shashtri has some encouraging words for Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Rakesh Tiwari, the president of Bihar Cricket Association, hailed the youngster’s achievement.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

'It will fast-track him if he goes and plays first-class cricket': Ravi Shastri heaps praise on Vaibhav Suryavanshi while commentating in Edgbaston Test

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'If he isn't leaving the IPL to come and play a Test match...': Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope over RCB's Jacob Bethell in top-order for India Test series

End of an era: Amidst ODI World Cup, Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement after scoring 34,045 runs in 562 games

Alastair Cook Players Stats

Alastair

Cook

England• Batsman

Team $ - Top News

'If he isn't leaving the IPL to come and play a Test match...': Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope over RCB's Jacob Bethell in top-order for India Test series

End of an era: Amidst ODI World Cup, Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement after scoring 34,045 runs in 562 games

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