Ollie Pope says Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is his “lucky charm” after he watched the England batter make 121 on the first day of the second Test against West Indies.
Ramsdale, part of the England squad that reached the final of Euro 2024, was a guest of Gunners fan Pope at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
He also saw Pope score a double century against Ireland at Lord’s last year.
“He messaged me last night and I managed to sort him a couple of tickets,” said Pope. “He can come more often.”
Pope’s sixth Test century, all compiled against different teams, helped England to 416 all out on an action-packed opening day in Nottingham.