Age: 27; Tests: 61, Runs: 3,607, Average: 35.36, Centuries: Nine
Another whose place has come under scrutiny, but having filled in as captain when Stokes was injured he was always going to be part of the group.
However, Pope has lost the vice-captaincy to white-ball skipper Harry Brook for this series.
Pope will act as the back-up wicketkeeper in case of any injury or illness to Jamie Smith.
He’s averaged 47.70 so far in 2025, but that is boosted by 171 against Zimbabwe.
The right-hander has played three Tests in Australia and averages a measly 11.16.
