Ashes 2023: England likely to replace Pope with THIS batter at No.3 as Headingley gets ready for third Test
Ashes 2023: England likely to replace Pope with THIS batter at No.3 as Headingley gets ready for third Test
The England cricket team will have a major void to fill for the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds as they will miss the services of star batter Ollie Pope who dislocated his shoulder.Pope has been an integral part of the England team under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum but will take spend time on the treatment table. The hosts, trailing 0-2 in Ashes are now likely to promote Harry Brook while Moeen Ali could be drafted back in the Playing XI.
England in crisis
It is reported that England will make major changes for the Headingley Test and could bring back Moeen Ali in place of Pope while they will use Brook at No.3. According to Sky Sports, the team is unlikely to change their ‘Bazball’ approach and will continue to play with the attacking mindset that has seen them dominate Test cricket for the last 12 months. The hosts also have Joe Root in their ranks to fill the void, and hehas batted at that position in the past but is unlikely to switch his batting position.
England can also consider using Dan Lawrence as a like-to-like replacement for Pope. Lawrence has played 11 times for the national team but has not played for the national side for over a year having last worn theTest cap in March 2022 against West Indies.
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Currently, the hosts are likely to bring back Mark Wood into the Playing XI, after he missed the opening two matches of the Ashes. Anderson has been far from impressive so far in the Ashes and could likely see himself sitting on the bench in favour of Mark Wood. Josh Tongue is also expected to be dropped for the contest with Chris Woakes coming in as thereplacement.
Both England and Australia will next take the field in the Third Ashes Test which starts on Thursday, July 6 at Headingley in Leeds. Currently, the hosts are tailing 0-2 and need an improbable comeback to stay in the hunt for their first Ashes glory in eight years.
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