Brendon McCullum throws support behind Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope after England's series defeat

GEORGE DOBELL IN RAWALPINDI: England's coach believes it is time to "support" a "hurting" Ben Stokes after a tough series as captain and all-rounder while he also backed No.3 Ollie Pope to come good in New Zealand

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