Ollie Pope produced a determined century to steady as England rallied back against India on Day Two of the first Test at Headingley.
England ended Day 2 of the first Test against India at Headingley on 209 for 3, still trailing by 262 runs but buoyed by a magnificent unbeaten century from Ollie Pope.
Ollie Pope shrugged off concerns over his form since stepping up as England's stand-in captain, cracking a century against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Friday.
Chris Woakes praised Ollie Pope's debut as England's Test captain, commending him for his strong leadership on the first day against Sri Lanka.
Ollie Pope expressed admiration for how Ben Stokes has "transformed the game," as the England captain prepares for his 100th Test match this week.
Ollie Pope spearheaded the resistance with an outstanding and tenacious century as England put up a strong fight to keep the first Test against India alive in Hyderabad.