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Ollie Pope vs Jacob Bethell. Ben Stokes explains the selection decision that had everyone talking.

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@BBCSport Amazing

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Here we go

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The reality

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If Stokes says Pope’s got the edge, then I’d trust him over a dozen armchair experts. Proper Yorkshire logic—stick with the bloke who’s been there, done that.

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