Ashes 2023: England coach Brendan McCullum offers Ollie Pope’s health replace forward of Leeds Test

By India Today Sports Desk: England coach Brendon McCullum stated that his aspect will proceed to observe Ollie Pope’s injured shoulder as they give the impression of being to maintain their Ashes hopes alive this week at Headingley. The vice-captain injured his shoulder whereas fielding within the first innings of England’s 43-run defeat at Lord’s, and aggravated the state of affairs when a misunderstanding with match officers led England to imagine they could not use a substitute fielder later within the sport.

The damage worsened after he was compelled to discipline regardless of the damage on Day 3 as a result of it was not an “external blow” to be allowed to bat within the second innings. Even although he batted in each innings, his damage stays a priority. Pope has been named to a 15-man squad for Thursday’s essential third Test, which England should win to beat a 2-0 deficit, however it’s unclear whether or not he might be handed match.

“We will check Ollie out and work it out. I was so proud of Ollie, to do what he did. He’s a tough kid to bat number three and want to make an impact. He’s obviously our vice-captain as well and a fantastic leader in the group, albeit at a young age,” England head coach Brendon McCullum stated whereas talking to BBC’s Test Match Special.

“We have another couple of guys we will monitor, but we have depth in our squad – that’s why guys have had opportunities in the last 12 months. Whoever gets the nod will be confident they will perform and give us a good chance,” McCullum added.

Meanwhile, England referred to as up Dan Lawrence, who bats at No.4 for Essex, as a backup for the third Ashes Test. The right-handed batter has 491 runs in six video games at a median of 44.63, together with two centuries in County Championship Division One. The 25-year-old has represented England in 11 Tests, scoring 551 runs, together with 4 half-centuries.