England unveil taking part in XI for the second Take a look at in opposition to West Indies; Durham quick bowler returns as James Anderson’s alternative

England have introduced their taking part in XI for the second Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies, set to begin on July 18 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Following a dominant efficiency within the first Take a look at at Lord’s, the place England triumphed by an innings and 114 runs, the staff is raring to proceed their successful momentum.

Durham pacer replaces James Anderson

Mark Wooden, the quick bowler from Durham, has been chosen to interchange James Anderson within the England lineup. Anderson, who performed his ultimate Take a look at at Lord’s, will now function England’s bowling coach, marking a major transition in his illustrious profession.

Wooden missed the primary Take a look at attributable to his current return from England’s T20 World Cup marketing campaign within the Caribbean, the place he took three wickets in 5 matches. His inclusion within the squad brings recent tempo and expertise to the bowling assault.

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Historic change in England’s bowling lineup

This Take a look at marks a historic second for England, as it will likely be the primary time since 2012 that the staff will play a house Take a look at with out both Anderson or Stuart Broad. Anderson’s presence at Trent Bridge in his new teaching function provides a layer of continuity, even because the staff seems to be to the long run with their present squad.

Matthew Potts and Dillon Pennington await alternatives

With Mark Wooden’s inclusion, bowlers Matthew Potts and Dillon Pennington should wait for his or her possibilities to play. Each had been initially named in England’s squad for the primary two Exams however won’t function within the upcoming match at Trent Bridge.

England XI for the second Take a look at in opposition to West Indies:

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wooden, Shoaib Bashir

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