Five potential replacements for Alastair Cook

#4) Ollie Pope

England v India: Specsavers 3rd Test - Day Four

England cricket's new golden-haired boy, Ollie Pope is one of those cricketers who boasts of batting solidity. At 20, Pope has a good 15 odd years of cricket in him, and the ECB selectors are willing to take their chances when it comes to giving the youngster opportunities to play in the Test match level.

Having made his debut in the recent series against India, Pope has showcased fantastic temperament and is in the mould of a certain Ian Bell.

At the moment, the numbers seem to prove too little to decipher, especially given the fact that he is still in the developmental stages of his career. Although he is not a natural opener, it is clear that he can very well be moulded into one should he be given the opportunity to do so. Needless to say, young Pope has a long and opportunistic career ahead of him.