Former England Vice-Captain Discusses Ashes Snub: 'Didn't Want to Be Dropped'

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Ollie Pope on Ashes Snub: "Didn't want to get dropped, but it was the right decision"

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Ollie Pope on Ashes Snub: "Didn't want to get dropped, but it was the right decision"

•Former England vice-captain Ollie Pope opens up on being dropped from the Ashes squad after a poor series.
•Pope was sidelined after scoring 125 runs in six innings during England's 4-1 loss to Australia.
•He acknowledges that getting dropped was tough but ultimately the right decision at the time.
•Pope aims to become the 'best batter in the country' by scoring runs and improving his game.
•His path back to the Test squad is uncertain, having also lost the vice-captaincy to Harry Brook.

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