Divya Delhi: What do Test match players eat during lunch? Do tea breaks include tea? England's Ollie Pope revealed his break diet. Pope has revealed what players eat during lunch, which has long intrigued fans. The English hitter told Sky Sports what happens on the plate and in the cup during Test match interruptions. “Usually chicken, fish, steak, and pasta to fuel up. "When I'm batting, I don't eat much because my body doesn't want to get too much in," Pope told Sky Sports. I have protein shake and banana. When I bat all day, I rarely eat since it's hard to get it in, so I fuel up at night "said. The much-discussed tea break? Pope said some prefer tea. I usually drink coffee. Occasionally, tea during rain delays. Pope has had mixed results in the five-match series against India. After a brilliant 106 off 137 balls at Headingley helped England chase down a tough target and grab a 1-0 lead, the right-hander has been quieter. After that century, his sole memorable knock was 44 off 104 in the first innings at Lord's.