Cricket - South Africa v England - Third Test - St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - January 17, 2020 England's Ollie Pope in action REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - A dislocated shoulder last year and a three-month layoff proved a blessing in disguise for Ollie Pope as he celebrated a maiden test century for England on Friday, helping them take a firm grip on the third test against South Africa at St George’s Park.
Pope hit an unbeaten 135 as England declared on 499 for nine and then snagged two home wickets before stumps on Friday.
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