England has made one noteworthy change in their cricket team for the upcoming second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge: fast bowler Mark Wood has been called up to replace James Anderson, who announced his retirement recently. An ECB announcement on Tuesday
Anderson Retires, Wood Steps In
James Anderson retired from Test cricket after a glittering career. His final Test appearance came at Lord's in the first Test against West Indies.
It was one in which England were emphatic winners, by an innings and 114 runs inside three days. His retirement paved the way for Mark Wood to make a comeback into the Test squad.
Wood's Experience and Recent Performance
Mark Wood is the fast bowler with 108 wickets from 34 Test matches to his name and has not played for England since their tour to India earlier this year.
Now 34 years old, Wood brings experience and pace into a bowling attack that already includes fellow pacemen Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson.
England's Lineup for the Second Test
Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Ollie Pope
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (captain)
Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
Chris Woakes
Gus Atkinson
Mark Wood
Shoaib Bashir
The second Test of the three-match series starts on Thursday at Trent Bridge. Fans are eager to see how Wood performs and whether England can secure another victory against the West Indies.
