England Keeps Ollie Pope Over Jacob Bethell for First Test Against India
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Summary
England retains Ollie Pope at number three for the first Test against India, leaving Jacob Bethell out. Pope remains in the top order despite Bethell's potential and past performances.
Key quotes
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Bethell has never made a professional century, but looks set for a big future in international cricket.
He impressed with three half-centuries in three Tests against New Zealand last year and again in making 82 in the first one-day international against West Indies last month.
England have resisted change in sticking with Pope, who
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