Stand-in Pope hopes to finish the job that Stokes started against India

Stand-in England captain Ollie Pope hopes to finish the job Ben Stokes started by sealing a series win over India.

- by Harriet Sutton

A badly torn shoulder muscle meant Stokes had to step aside for his deputy.

The 34-year-old skipper picked up player-of-the-match honours in each of the last two Tests and his competitive edge will be a big miss for a side built in his image.

Pope, who stood in for four matches last year, is a quieter and less-combative character but has his eyes on the prize.