Alastair Cook Backs Ollie Pope to Bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

Alastair Cook Backs Ollie Pope to Bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. 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." Sports News | Alastair Cook Backs Ollie Pope to Bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes.

Alastair Cook backs Ollie Pope to bat at No. 3 for England in Ashes

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."

Cook calls on England to back Pope for Ashes

Former captain says retaining the incumbent over Bethell is the "sensible" decision