'Sure he’ll be driven' – Pope backs Root to chase down Sachin for most Test runs
Ollie Pope lauded Joe Root's magnificent innings of 150, which propelled him past Ricky Ponting in Test runs, leaving only Sachin Tendulkar ahead. Pope also praised Ben Stokes' resilience despite suffering from cramps. England ended Day 3 in a strong position, leading India by 186 runs, with Root and Stokes leading the charge.