Ollie Pope Scores Century as England Fight Back Against India at Headingley

England's Ollie Pope responded to criticism with a composed century at number three during the first Test against India at Headingley, helping England fight back after trailing by 262 runs. Despite early struggles and calls for his replacement, Pope's unbeaten 100 was marked by resilience, notably surviving a drop on 60 and facing relentless bowling from India’s Jasprit Bumrah. India had posted a strong total of 471, fueled by centuries from Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, but suffered a dramatic collapse losing their last seven wickets quickly. England's bowlers, led by Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue, seized the opportunity to balance the game. Pope emphasized focusing on his natural game and tuning out external noise to regain form, while his century helped set the stage for an intriguing continuation of the match. The day also featured memorable moments such as Pant’s audacious century celebration and a reprieve for England’s Harry Brook due to a no-ball call.