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Bethell Dismisses Talk Of Rivalry With Ollie Pope, Says ‘fire In Me’ Ahead Of Ashes Tour
Jacob Bethell: Jacob Bethell insists there is no rivalry between him and Ollie Pope as England prepare for this winter’s Ashes tour of Australia, instead focusing on making the most of any opportunity that comes his way.
Pope, who batted at No. 3 during England’s home series draw against India, was preferred ahead of Bethell for much of the summer. The 21-year-old, however, featured in the final Test at No. 6 in place of injured captain Ben Stokes, and could now be in line to challenge for a top-order role after Harry Brook replaced Pope as England’s Test vice-captain.
Speaking to Sky Sports at the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) Awards, Bethell said there was no tension between the two. “Me and Popey get on great, I wouldn't really call it a rivalry — there's a lot of talk of outside noise, but it doesn't really filter into the camp,” he said.
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