# Ollie Pope welcomes surprise Test return against Pakistan 2026-08-07T10:40:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet England batter Ollie Pope said his return to the Test squad for the first two matches against Pakistan surprised him. Pope is relishing the opportunity to revive his Test career, according to NDTV Sports. His selection gives him a fresh chance in England’s Test set-up, with the opening two matches against Pakistan now his immediate focus. The source does not provide further details about his previous omission or his role in the squad. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com Tags: England cricket, Ollie Pope, Pakistan Tests, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ollie-pope-welcomes-surprise-test-return-against-pakistan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ollie-pope-welcomes-surprise-test-return-against-pakistan/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.