Ollie Pope says Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is his “lucky charm” after he watched the England batter make 121 on the first day of the second Test against West Indies.
Ramsdale, part of the England squad that reached the final of Euro 2024, was a guest of Gunners fan Pope at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
"I'm obviously a big Arsenal fan so I go to support him a fair bit,” added 26-year-old Pope. “He seems to be my lucky charm on the cricket pitch as well.
“Tres came to London and we did some really good work, which has put me in really good stead for the Test summer.” Since being promoted to number three in 2022 he has made five centuries, more than any other England batter in that position since Jonathan Trott. However, across his career, his Test batting average is 35.52.
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