England vice-captain Ollie Pope has his \u2018fingers crossed\u2019 and is hoping for a magical recovery for the all-rounder, given the importance of the third Test, with the series tied at one-a-piece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFingers crossed he can do something magic and come back strong. Clearly we've got a big Test over the next four days and a big two coming up. It's important to try to manage him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"One of my roles is to make sure he doesn't push himself to a ridiculous place. I'm sure the physios and medics will work with him to lay out a plan and I'll help push him in the right direction,\u201d said Pope in the post-day press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joe Root showed his class in making runs on a hard-fought and attritional day of Test cricket, reaching 99 not out as England reached 251\/4 in 83 overs against India at stumps on day one of the third Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Lord's.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although England showed incredible resiliency and grittiness in the face of the Indian bowling attack, it was quite a contrast to their usual aggressive \u2018Bazball\u2019 style of play. Pope, who scored 44 off 104 deliveries, said England are satisfied with the way they adapted and will aim for a 400-500 + score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joe Root showed his class in making runs on a hard-fought and attritional day of Test cricket, reaching 99 not out as England reached 251\/4 in 83 overs against India at stumps on day one of the third Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Lord's.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We had to adapt the way we do play - that is something we are constantly trying to be better at, working out when to press the button and when to absorb pressure,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n