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[Saba Sports News] The Adelaide Strikers have signed Ollie Pope as their pre-draft overseas player for the upcoming Big Bash League season. However, Pope will miss the Strikers’ opening match against Sydney Thunder on December 17 due to England’s Test tour in New Zealand, which ends on December 18.
Currently captaining England in their series against Sri Lanka, Pope will join a Strikers squad that includes Alex Carey, Chris Lynn, and the Short brothers, Matthew and D’Arcy.
Pope, the English vice-captain, boasts a solid T20 record for Surrey, averaging 33.25 across 50 games, though he struggled in The Hundred, scoring just 35 runs in five games for the London Spirit.
“Signing with the Adelaide Strikers is an incredible opportunity,” Pope said. “Adelaide is a fantastic city with a vibrant cricket culture, and I’m excited to play in front of the passionate Strikers fans at the iconic Adelaide Oval.”
New Strikers head coach Tim Paine expressed his excitement about Pope joining the team, praising his dynamic batting, wicket-keeping skills, and leadership qualities as valuable assets for the upcoming season.