Ollie Pope stated that changes made by Brendon McCullum in the summer, including sidelining Jonny Bairstow and transitioning Jimmy Anderson, have provided opportunities for younger players.
Pope mentioned that under McCullum, they do not refer to it as 'Bazball', yet emphasized on playing a different style of cricket that drives team improvements.
He highlighted Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson as key players benefitting from these changes, noting Atkinson's impact as recognized by Sri Lanka's captain.
With confidence in England's upcoming match at Lord's, Pope remarked on the team's ability to adapt and excel despite challenging conditions in previous games.
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