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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Every two or three overs' - Ollie Pope reveals hilarious ritual before going out to bat
Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett and Joe Root of England (Photo by) As India and England gear up for the crucial 4th Test of the series in Manchester, spirits are high in both camps. A win for England will put a series victory out of reach for Shubman Gill's men, while a win for the visitors will set up a thrilling series finale. With less than three days to go until the 4th Test gets underway, England batter Ollie Pope went viral for a hilarious and light-hearted interview. The Englishman, who scored 44 and 4 in the Test at Lord's hasn't had the best of outings in the previous two Tests. However, the 27-year-old scored a blistering ton in the first innings for England, paving the way for a win at Headingley. In conversation with Sky Sports Cricket , the player shared a hilarious tactic that he uses ahead of games. When quizzed about what a player will do if they want to use the toilet in the middle of an innings, Pope did not hesitate to reveal the facts. "Yeah, you're in a bit of trouble. It's never actually happened - touch wood - just because I think weirdly when you're out there, you're king of sweating and so focused, you'd never really find yourself in that position," said Pope. — SkyCricket (@SkyCricket) However, he joked that its much more easier when you're not on the field, allowing him to run off. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo "I think when I'm waiting to bat, every two or three overs, going for a wee or something just to make sure I don't need one when I'm out on the pitch," added the player. Poll Who do you think will win the 4th Test between India and England? India England Draw The player also highlighted that he tries not to look at what's going on in the game and follow it live, stating that it drains him even before he steps out to bat. Rather, the player revealed that he usually resorts to conversing with veteran batter Joe Root in the changing room, who usually comes in after him. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
What Do Players Actually Drink During Tea Breaks? England Batter Reveals The Menu
Last Updated: While there's always been curiosity around what players eat during the lunch interval, England batter Ollie Pope has now offered a detailed glimpse into it. What do players have during the lunch breaks in a Test match? Do they really have tea in the tea breaks? Well, England's Ollie Pope has provided a sneak peek into his diet during the break. While there's always been curiosity around what players eat during the lunch interval, Pope has now offered a detailed glimpse into it. Speaking with Sky Sports, the English batter revealed what goes on the plate—and in the cup—during the breaks in a Test match. 'Generally like chicken, fish, maybe some steak out with pasta, trying to fuel up as much as you can. For me, if I am batting though, I don't actually eat a lot at all, just because for some reason your body just doesn't want to get too much in," Pope said in a Sky Sports video. 'So, I have a protein shake and a banana. If I am batting all day, then I will get to the end of the day barely having eaten a thing, just because it's quite hard to get it in, so you fuel up at the end of the day," he added. Pope has had a mixed run in the ongoing five-match series against India. After a cracking 106 off 137 balls at Headingley helped England chase down a tricky target and take a 1-0 lead, the right-hander has been quieter with the bat since. His composed 44 off 104 in the first innings at Lord's was his only notable knock following that century. With England clinching a tense 22-run win at Lord's to go 2-1 up in the series, the hosts now have the upper hand heading into the penultimate Test. England squad for the fourth Test against India: Ben Stokes (capt), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 14:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Chicken or fish? Tea or coffee? What do cricketers eat and drink during breaks in Test cricket
Ollie Pope and Lord's menu England's top-order batter Ollie Pope has offered fans a rare peek into what players consume during the much-discussed lunch and tea breaks in Test cricket. Speaking to Sky Sports, Pope revealed that players' eating habits vary significantly depending on whether they're out in the middle or not. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Generally like chicken, fish, maybe some steak with pasta, trying to fuel up as much as you can," Pope said, describing a typical lunch spread. "For me, if I am batting though, I don't actually eat a lot at all, just because of some reason your body just doesn't want to get too much in." Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred: The Farokh Engineer connection, bbq and a swing! Instead of a heavy lunch, Pope prefers to keep it simple when batting through the day. "So I have a protein shake and a banana. If I am batting all day, then I will get to the end of the day barely having eaten a thing, just because it's quite hard to get it in, so you fuel up at the end of the day," he added. Poll What do you think is the most important meal for cricketers during a Test match? Lunch Tea Snacks during breaks Dinner after the match When it comes to the traditional 'Tea break' - a uniquely British part of Test cricket - Pope admitted that it's not always about sipping tea. "Some do [prefer taking tea]," he said. "I normally have coffee. Sometimes, a cup of tea when it's a rain delay or something." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Pope's 106 at Headingley helped the hosts draw first blood against India, but he has since struggled to convert starts, with a composed 44 in the first innings at Lord's being his next best. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1 after a thrilling 22-run victory at Lord's, with the action set to resume at Old Trafford for the fourth Test. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Should Jacob Bethell replace struggling Zak Crawley or Ollie Pope? - The key questions facing England after nail-biting win over India
England head to Manchester for next week's fourth Test with a 2–1 lead over India after their thrilling win at Lord's, but there are still questions to answer. Mail Sport looks at the most urgent ones. Why are England sticking with Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope? In a batsman-friendly series, Crawley is averaging 21 and Pope 31, with 106 of Pope's 186 runs coming in his first innings at Headingley. England's nail-biting win at Lord's has allowed them to gloss over the fact that two of their top three are not pulling their weight, with Jacob Bethell's exclusion looking harder to justify by the game. England remain convinced that a Crawley special - if such a thing still exists - is around the corner. And that leaves Pope the more vulnerable, as he would have been had Bethell come home from the IPL to play against Zimbabwe in May. Instead, the selectors are running out of time to pick him before the Ashes. Does Liam Dawson go straight into the XI at Old Trafford? Brendon McCullum said after the Edgbaston Test that Bethell would be considered only as a batsman, so England seem to be disregarding his part-time left-arm spin. With Manchester usually offering some turn, and Shoaib Bashir missing the rest of the series through injury, the path is clear for Dawson to play his first Test for eight years - reward for the 103 Championship wickets at 22 he took for Hampshire in 2023 and 2024. He will also strengthen the lower order at No 8. But England remain wedded to the Bashir project. Even in the Lord's dressing room on Monday evening, he was lauded for batting, bowling and fielding with a broken finger, not to mention taking the winning wicket. Dawson, then, will have two Tests to show he should be in the Ashes squad. What about Chris Woakes? There have been moments during this series when Woakes has looked all of his 36 years, but he keeps chipping in: three wickets in India's first innings at Lord's including Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, and the crucial dismissal of Nitish Kumar Reddy just before lunch on the last day. Gus Atkinson hopes to be available again, but England like continuity of selection and Woakes has a superb record at Old Trafford: 35 wickets at 17. Yet if Dawson plays, and England stick with Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, one of Woakes and Atkinson will have to miss out. Woakes surely can't go to Australia - where he averages 52 with the ball - but England may still regard him as important to their chances of beating India. Have England decided to sledge more? After play on the fourth evening at Lord's, the England dressing room agreed they were in danger of becoming a 'bit too nice' out in the middle. The discussion followed India's aggressive response to Crawley's time-wasting the previous evening, and Mohammed Siraj's send-off of Ben Duckett the next morning. Jofra Archer set the tone on the final day after bowling Rishabh Pant, shouting at him to 'charge that one'. Another flare-up followed when Jadeja and Carse bumped into each other. And England seemed to feed off the aggro better than India. The two teams generally get on, but the stakes are high and it won't take much to reignite passions in Manchester. Can Archer play in back-to-back Tests? The man himself certainly thinks so. One of the concerns before his first Test in four years was whether he could keep his pace up in his third and fourth spells. He scotched those concerns emphatically, having put the wind up India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who followed 220 runs in the first two Tests with scores of 13 and nought. Pant, too, may think twice before taking liberties against 93mph. Mohammed Siraj was fined 15% of his match fee for the send-off he gave to Ben Duckett Ben Duckett hit a match-winning century in Headingley but struggled in his four innings since But Archer performs another role: armed with the fastest bowler on either side, England can back up whatever words they throw India's way with deeds. Should we be worried about Ben Duckett? Since his masterful 149 on the last day at Headingley, Duckett has scored 60 runs in four innings, and at Lord's threw away his wicket twice. With Crawley and Pope struggling, Duckett's role in the top three becomes crucial, because sooner or later England's middle and lower order will not be able to bail them out.
RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
England win dramatic Lord's test by 22 runs
England's Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith run past India's Mohammed Siraj as England win the third test at Lord's, 2025. Photo: BEN STANSALL / AFP England beat India by 22 runs on a final day of simmering tension and high drama in the third test at Lord's on Monday to move 2-1 up in the series. Shoaib Bashir bowled Mohammed Siraj for four to seal victory, India's number 11 playing a defensive stroke before the ball trickled down the face of his bat and rolled on to the stumps as he watched on in disbelief. As the England players celebrated wildly, Ravindra Jadeja trudged off the field after making a valiant unbeaten 61 to take India to the brink of an extraordinary win. The hosts had looked on course for a far more comfortable victory when they reduced India to 112-8 at lunch, but Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah battled for nearly two hours to inch their team towards a target of 193. Jadeja was given out lbw to Chris Woakes by the umpire but the decision was overturned on review and the left-hander heaved the next delivery over mid-wicket for six, prompting loud cheers from the Indian fans. England finally made the breakthrough when Bumrah, on five, skied an attempted pull off Ben Stokes and was caught by substitute fielder Sam Cook. The majority of the crowd erupted with a mixture of joy and relief but Jadeja continued to frustrate England, reaching his 50, off 150 balls, by edging Stokes over the slips for four. Siraj survived 30 deliveries for his four runs as Jadeja farmed the bowling and took a succession of singles off the fourth ball of the over to dominate the strike. Siraj suffered a painful blow to his shoulder after being struck by a Jofra Archer delivery and shortly afterwards his resistance was finally broken. England had claimed four wickets in the morning to take charge of the match after India resumed on 58-4. Rishabh Pant played an extraordinary one-handed straight drive for four off Archer to move to nine, but the fast bowler responded two balls later with an excellent delivery which uprooted his off stump. Stokes snared KL Rahul lbw for 39, the England captain dropping to his knees and imploring the umpire to give him out. He refused to do so but England called for a review and the decision was overturned to huge cheers from the crowd. Washington Sundar was next to fall for a duck, Archer leaping to his right to take a superb one-handed catch off his own bowling. Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy frustrated England with solid defence in a partnership of 30 until Woakes found the edge of Reddy's bat just before lunch to give the hosts a huge lift as they left the field to warm applause from a packed crowd. The series is level at 1-1. -Reuters
