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Ollie Pope added to Test squad for India series

Surrey batter has recovered from shoulder injury and is available for first Test starting in Chennai on Friday.

Surrey batsman Ollie Pope has been added to the England Test squad for the tour of India.

Pope has fully recovered from a left shoulder injury sustained in August 2020 against Pakistan. The England medical team are satisfied that he is available for selection.

The 23-year-old has practised with the full squad over the past two days. England will have their final practice at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai tomorrow ahead of the first Test starting on Friday.