During the first Test match against Team India, England`s Ollie Pope played a knock of 106 runs off 137 deliveries. His knock was laced with 14 boundaries. Speaking about his century, Pope said it`s a long series,

England batter Ollie Pope reflected on his century in the first match of the five-test series against India on Monday at Leeds. Pope said he has tried not to be affected much by it and wants to make the most of every opportunity.

"I've tried not to let it affect me too much, to be honest. I'm well aware there's probably a fair bit that's been said, but for me, I've just been trying to make sure my game's in as good a place as possible,