Ollie Pope Girlfriend: All you need to know about Surrey cricketer's lady love Ella Gurdon

England batter Ollie Pope is garnering a lot of accolades with his century against India in the opening Test of the five-match series. The right-handed top-order batter - who also happens to be England's Test vice-captain - showcased his class and rescued his team through dire straits on day three of the Hyderabad Test on January 25.

With his unbeaten knock of 148* at the close of play on day three, Pope proved why he's rated so highly in the English cricket circuit for whose mettle is matched only by his talent, a potent combination that bodes well for the team's fortunes.

Off the cricket pitch, Pope's admirers have long been intrigued by his relationship with Ella Gurdon. The rumours of the Surrey batter dating Gurdon gained steam after the right-handed batter recently posted a photo of them together on Instagram.

Who is Ella Gurdon?

Ella Gurdon, originally from London, England, UK, spent the majority of her formative years there. She completed her BA in French and International Media and Communication Studies at the University of Nottingham before pursuing a certification in residential interior design from the KLC School of Design. In 2017, she interned at a company called Joint for a month.

Ollie Pope Professional Career

Born on January 2, 1998, Oliver Pope is a professional cricketer from England, representing both the England cricket team and Surrey County Cricket Club. A right-handed batter who occasionally takes on the role of wicket-keeper, Pope made his Test debut in 2018.

In terms of his domestic career, Pope attended Cranleigh School, where he has a historical connection as the great-great-great-great-grandson of the school's first headmaster, Joseph Merriman. He developed his cricketing skills by playing for Guildford and Cranleigh Cricket Clubs and representing various Surrey age-group teams.

Pope's professional journey with Surrey began on August 26, 2016, when he signed a two-year contract with the club. He made his List A debut just two days later, in the semi-final of the 2016 Royal London One-Day Cup against Yorkshire, and his first-class debut on March 28, 2017, against Oxford MCCU.

In 2017/18, Pope participated in the ECB's overseas placement program in Australia, playing for Campbelltown-Camden District Cricket Club. He had a stellar season, scoring 994 runs, including three centuries.

2018 proved to be a breakthrough year for Pope, with four centuries and an average of 70.42, earning him the PCA Young Player of the Year award. His success continued in 2019, finishing as Surrey's highest-scoring batter in first-class cricket.

Pope's international career commenced with his selection for England's squad for the second Test against India at Lord's in August 2018. Since then, he has been part of various tours and series, delivering notable performances, including his maiden Test century against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

On May 16, 2023, Pope was appointed England's vice-captain, marking another significant milestone in his cricketing journey. On January 27, 2024, Pope slammed his maiden Test century on Indian soil, and fifth overall in his career.