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.
James Anderson became the first fast bowler and the fourth bowler overall to take 600 wickets in Test cricket after he dismissed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali.
Looking to become the first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets, James Anderson trapped Abid Ali in front to snare his 599th wicket before rain interfered.
Pakistan batsmen did not seem to have any answer to the questions posed by the England pacers on the rain-hit Day 1 of the second Test at the Ageas Bowl.
Broad becomes the second Englishman to achieve this feat James Anderson, who had achieved the feat against West Indies in 2017 at the Lord's.
Andrew Strauss also feels Broad is currently bowling at his absolute best. Broad's six-wicket haul on Day 3 ensured the hosts took a huge first innings lead
