England's cricket stars are under vast media scrutiny in Australia as they prepare for the second Ashes Test, following their disaster in Perth Politics
Paparazzi have routinely been stationed outside hotels and airports. Politics
Australia took nine wickets for just 99 runs in the afternoon session. Events
Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope guided the tourists to a 99-run lead at lunch on day two in Perth. Politics
Ben Stokes’ side face Australia in Perth to kick off the Ashes down under, with the visitors winning the toss on Friday Events
Pope reeled off confident knocks of 100 and 90 in the three-day warm-up against England Lions. Events
Batter scored 100 and 90 against Lions in warmupWas dropped after averaging 11.16 in 2021-22 tourOllie Pope believes the pressure of defending his spot in the England team amid constant speculation about his future and the rising challenge presented by Jacob Bethell has given him greater clarity and quality, leaving him well placed to improve a poor record against Australia when the Ashes start on Friday.In 10 Test innings against the Australians Pope has never scored more than 42, averaging 11.16 in the three games he played last time England toured here in 2021-22, and 22.50 in two matches when the Ashes were last contested in 2023. The 27-year-old looked in fine form when scoring 100 and 90 in the warmup fixture against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will head to the Optus Stadium for the first Test with confidence high. Continue reading... Events
Former vice captain was under pressure for his place ahead of an assured innings Politics
