Injury hell has made a man of me says Pope

Big hitter: Ollie Pope showed the kind of form that earned him a Test recall with England this winter
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By Jeremy Blackmore
SURREY’S Ollie Pope celebrated his England call-up with a sparkling century and says his time out through injury has helped him come back fresher and ready for the winter ahead.
After missing much of the season following a dislocated shoulder, Pope announced his return in emphatic style last month with a fine unbeaten 221 against Hampshire.
England indicated that the 21- year-old was still very much in their plans by calling him into their ...

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