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NASSER HUSSAIN: Pope has to be himself, lead from the front with runs, and remember that difficult decisions may have to come before friendship. And he needs to keep the Bazball show on the road. Above all, he needs to show Sri Lanka the respect they deserve, and win the series. This is the chance of a lifetime. By the end of it, England should have a better idea of what will happen if Stokes tweaks a hammy on the first morning of the Ashes at a packed Brisbane.

Mickey Arthur will begin a unique job-share next week that will keep him accountable for Pakistan's success in comparison to those of his former employers Derbyshire. Arthur, 54, is expected to be unveiled by the Pakistan Cricket Board as the Pakistan's next national director, a role that broadly mirrors Rob Key's stint with the ECB. The coaching staff, selectors, and medical staff will all be notified by him, and he'll plan the team's strategies and game plans for each of the three international formats as he traipses around a never-ending county circuit.

During Queen Elizabeth II (left), her duties led her to collaborate with some of Britain's greatest sporting figures, whether issuing them with trophies or royal awards. Some of those sports stars have shared their stories about their experiences with her during her 96 years as we reflect on her Majesty The Queen's death and her funeral in London. There are stories to be embraced from the Olympics, cricket, tennis, rugby, and football, in addition to her well-known love of horse racing.

NASSER HUSSAIN: Harry Brook absolutely fits the bill to join this England team as they look to bring an international summer to an end with a series of victories over South Africa. Brook has been insignificant during his prolific 2022 season, though there have been people in that middle order scoring runs. He's been waiting for his turn. However, Jonny Bairstow's injury means he is entering this set-up in precisely the right batting position for him to begin a Test career.

England needed a change of culture at the start of the summer, and Ben Stokes was captain. Right now, though, they are 1-0 down to South Africa with two Tests to play, but they do need Stokes to return. I've been overwhelmingly impressed with him, particularly in the first four games against New Zealand and India.