Wood named Anderson’s replacement in England squad
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.
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.
Adjusted the man of the match for his vital performances both with the ball and bat in the third Ashes Test against Australia, England's Mark Wood, however, said considered an all-rounder and sent higher to bat would cause him a "nosebleed".
Besides facing issues over injuries to some players, the England skipper is also a bit concerned about the smog and fog swirling around Multan
The 32-year-old's first delivery against Afghanistan clocked 91mph, while his second ball, which was recorded at 96
After getting injured on the tour of West Indies, the 32-year-old pacer missed the IPL 2022, where he was due to represent Lucknow Super Giants and has been out of action until recently.
Man-of-the-match Wood dismissed Rassie van der Dussen for 98. He went on to claim four for 54 to finish with match figures of nine for 100.
Wood first struck three sixes and two fours as he scored 35 as part of an extraordinary last-wicket stand of 82 with Stuart Broad.
Openers Dominic Sibley (30*) and Zak Crawley (20*) were at the crease when the umpires called for Lunch on Thursday.
Despite wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham’s fighting half-century (57), the Kiwis never really threatened to go past the England total, eventually managing only 186 and getting bowled out in 45 overs.
With England's bowlers on fire since the beginning of the innings, Sri Lanka never really got going. They lost their first wicket in the second over of the innings, bowled by Jofra Archer.
