ENG vs WI: No place for Mark Wood! England’s best playing XI in the Nottingham Test

Second test in between In England as well as The West Indies is expected to start on Thursday (July 18), at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. This match follows England’s good performance in the first match of the series at Lord’s, where they won by an innings and 114 runs.

James Anderson’s retirement

England’s cricket field has seen a big change as the veteran pacer James Anderson announced his retirement from international cricket after the victory at Lord’s. His departure marks the end of an illustrious career, leaving a great legacy in English cricket.

Fast bowler Mark Wood he was brought into the team to replace Anderson. Wood was last seen in Test cricket during the Dharamsala Test India in March. His return is expected to strengthen England’s pace attack in the upcoming matches.

Victory at Lord’s for England over the West Indies

The first Test at Lord’s saw England completely dominate the West Indies. A debutante Gus Atkinson he took 12 wickets in both innings, earning him the Man of the Match award. England’s comprehensive victory laid a strong foundation for the series, and they will be keen to keep their momentum going at Trent Bridge.

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England’s starting XI for the 2nd Test against the West Indies in Nottingham:

1. Zak Crawley: A top order batsman known for his powerful stroke play and ability to build big innings. Crawley has the ability to score quickly and put the opposition under pressure early on.
2. Ben Duckett: A versatile left-handed batsman who can play both aggressive and consistent innings. Duckett’s adaptability makes him an integral part of the top order, especially against a varied bowling attack.
3. Ollie Pope: A middle-order batsman with classic ability and ability to score runs regularly. Pope is known for his good stroke play and the ability to manage speed and swing well.
4. Joe Root: An experienced and reliable striker from England, known for his prolific scoring and leadership qualities. Root’s ability to stop the innings and score centuries is crucial to England’s success. He is also a spin bowler who can throw effective spin overs and break ties.
5. Harry Brook: A young and talented batsman who has shown great promise with his powerful batting style. Brook’s fearless approach can change the course of a game in a short amount of time.
6. Ben Stokes: A dynamic all-rounder and team captain, known for his match-winning skills with both bat and ball. Stokes’ leadership and experience make him a valuable asset to the team.
7. Jamie Smith: A wicket-taker who has impressed with his performances in domestic cricket. Smith’s ability to contribute vital runs down the order adds depth to the batting line-up.
8. Chris Woakes: An all-rounder who provides an important balance to the team with his reliable batting and effective seam bowling. Woakes’ ability to swing the ball makes him very dangerous in English conditions.
9. Gus Atkinson: A fast bowler known for his pace and ability to produce bounce. Atkinson’s pace can trouble even the best batsmen.
10. Shoaib Bashir: A skilled spinner who has shown great potential with his accurate and tricky bowling. Bashir’s versatility and ability to capitalize on dry conditions could be crucial in Nottingham.
11. Matthew Potts: A young fast bowler who excels in domestic cricket. Potts’ ability to bowl long spells and maintain pressure on the batsmen makes him a valuable asset.

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