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England Star Ollie Pope Reveals Ashes 'Misconception' and Team's Desire to Be 'Well-Liked'

England batter Ollie Pope (PTI)

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News18•17-03-2026, 19:31

England Star Ollie Pope Reveals Ashes 'Misconception' and Team's Desire to Be 'Well-Liked'

•Ollie Pope addresses the 'misconception' that England 'weren’t fussed' during their 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.
•The 2025/26 series is under review by the England and Wales Cricket Board due to poor performance and off-field incidents.
•Pope maintains the team was focused on winning the Ashes, suggesting a better start in Perth could have changed perceptions.
•He acknowledges the team's desire to be 'well-liked' but admits performance hindered this in Australia.
•Pope, dropped after the third Test, is determined to regain his place, believing his best batting years are ahead.

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