Wood replaces Anderson in England XI for 2nd Test
England has made a single change to their lineup for the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, recalling fast bowler Mark Wood to replace the recently retired James Anderson.
England has made a single change to their lineup for the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, recalling fast bowler Mark Wood to replace the recently retired James Anderson.
His inclusion strengthens England’s pace attack for the upcoming match, which already features Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, Matthew Potts, Ben Stokes and Dillon Pennington.
Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test at the iconic Lord’s here on Friday.
Anderson, who is set to feature in his 188th and final Test against West Indies at Lord’s this week will bow out as the most-prolific fast bowler in Test history, having taken his 700th wicket, on the tour of India in March this year.
The 40-year-old pacer achieved the landmark during the second Test between England and South Africa in Manchester.
Anderson, who has been among wickets and became the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket surpassing India's Anil Kumble
India began the day on a poor note, losing opener K.L. Rahul early
Anderson said that England had planned a fourth stump line against the Indian batsmen
England will be relying on his experience in the five-match Test series against India that begins next month in Nottingham.
Jofra Archer has been ruled out due to a niggle he suffered on his elbow, the England and Wales Cricket (ECB) informed on Thursday.
