Ollie Pope emphasized that it's still Stokesy's team despite his absence. He sees this as a chance for the team to prepare for a future without Stokes.
Pope expressed gratitude for Stokes being present during his rehab, stating, 'He's pretty clear that he wants me to go out and do my thing my own way.'
Sri Lanka's captain de Silva acknowledged Pope’s experience, saying, 'He's played quite a few Test matches and he knows what to do,' recognizing the potential impact of Stokes's absence.
Pope reflected on his vice-captaincy, stating, 'Having the vice-captaincy role has given me the opportunity to get my head around it if this opportunity came about.'
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