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    The chase against SL showed that we’re not just a one-dimensional team, says Ollie Pope
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    The Chase Against SL Showed That We’re Not Just A One-dimensional Team, Says Ollie Pope

    By IANS News August 25, 2024 • 11:48 AM View: 787
    Ollie Pope: Stand-in captain Ollie Pope hailed England’s adaptability as they battled to a hard-earned victory over Sri Lanka, showing they are no longer a "one-dimensional" side known solely for their explosive Bazball aggression.

    England’s approach, under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, has been characterised by rapid run-scoring, but the conditions at Old Trafford demanded a different approach as they chased down 205 in the first Test of the series.

    In a patient display that went against the usual Bazball script, England took 58 overs to seal the win, with Joe Root anchoring the innings with a gritty 62 off 128 balls. England’s scoring rate dipped to as low as two runs per over at times, demonstrating a clear shift in their mindset from their swashbuckling style.

    TAGS Ollie Pope Sri Lanka Brendon McCullum Ben Stokes Old Trafford Joe Root Since McCullum West Indies Former England Michael Vaughan Mark Wood With Wood Olly Stone Sam Curran Sam Cook Josh Hull
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