Ollie Pope ready to lead England his way but glad of Ben Stokes support

The 26-year-old Surrey batter Pope was promoted from vice-captain after Stokes was ruled out after suffering a torn hamstring playing in the Hundred. Stokes is set to miss the three-match series against Sri Lanka. Pope’s elevation caps a rapid rise for a cricketer who was not certain of his place when Stokes took charge two years ago alongside coach Brendon McCullum.