Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Chelsea, London, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Oliver John Douglas Pope
09/08/2026
Ollie Pope was brought back into England's squad for the Pakistan series after being left out for parts of the Ashes run. The recall came after a difficult period in which he lost the vice-captaincy and faced questions over his place in the side.
23/09/2025
Harry Brook replaced Ollie Pope as England's Test vice-captain ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia. Pope remained in the 16-man squad, but the change ended his spell as Ben Stokes' deputy after serving in the role for around three years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Oliver John Douglas Pope |
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| Nickname | Ollie Pope |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Blonde |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| School | Cranleigh School |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Hobbies | Playing Golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sue Morrall Pope |
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| Mother | Name |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #32 (Surrey) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Surrey County Cricket Club | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Barry Knight | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium | ||||||
| Playing Role | Top order batsman (occasional wicketkeeper) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At 16, he played cricket for his school, and at 20, he joined the test squad against India in 2018. | |
| 2. He signed a two-year professional contract with English club Surrey on August 26, 2016. | |
| 3. Making his first-class debut for Surrey against Yorkshire happened on August 28, 2016. | |
| 4. On July 7, 2017, he debuted in Twenty20 for Surrey in the 2017 NatWest t20 Blast. | |
| 5. On August 30, 2017, he posted on Twitter about his journey from being a stadium fan to a player. | |
| 6. He was selected for the England vs. India 2nd test squad in August 2018. | |
| 7. He is a right-hand batsman who occasionally keeps wicket. | |
| 8. He scored his maiden Test century against South Africa shortly after his 22nd birthday. | |
| 9. He scored 205, his first double century, against Ireland before the 2023 Ashes series. | |
| 10. He was elevated to England Test vice-captain and captained the team in Ben Stokes' absence in 2024 and 2025. | |
| 11. He was signed by the Adelaide Strikers as an international import for the BBL|14 season. | |
| 12. He lost his England Test vice-captaincy for the 2024-25 Ashes series away after Harry Brook was promoted ahead of him. |
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