The Ashes: Ollie Pope says he feels ready to captain England if Ben Stokes has fitness issues

Ollie Pope says he feels ready to captain England in Test cricket this summer should Ben Stokes' fitness not allow him to play in each of their six matches.

Stokes' longstanding left knee injury flared up during the series in New Zealand in February, limiting his ability to bowl, while he only played twice for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League due to niggles and non-selection.