England has named seamer Mark Wood as James Anderson's replacement for the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting Thursday (July 18). Wood is added to the 14-man squad following Anderson’s Test retirement with the conclusion of the first Test at the Lord’s, which England won by an innings and 114 runs.

Meanwhile, Wood, who last played a Test against India during the away tour earlier this year, was rested in Anderson’s farewell Test to give him some time off since he was part of the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas.

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Announcing Wood’s inclusion to the squad, England men's managing director, Robert Key, said, "Once you come out of T20 cricket, then you're going into Test cricket very quickly... there's a period there where you can't just throw someone into a Test match."

"Rest is probably not the right term, but we'll look to make him available for selection for the second and third Tests, hopefully,” he continued.

Meanwhile, during the first Test at Lord’s, England handed the Test cap to Gus Atkinson, who returned with the fourth-best figures on Test debut, claiming 12/106 across both innings. While he returned with seven for 45 in the first innings, the lanky seamer picked a five-for in the second, including three of four remaining wickets early on day three.

Besides the usual pace attack, including Gus and Chris Woakes, Matthew Pott and uncapped Dillon Pennington are the two seam-bowling options for the hosts.&nbsp;

<h2>England squad for second Test against West Indies –</h2>

Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Dillon Pennington, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

<h3>Anderson retires from Tests</h3>

James Anderson retired from Test cricket following the win over West Indies in the first match in London. Having played 188 Tests, Anderson is only second to the great Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most appearances in the red-ball cricket.

His 704 Test wickets make him the third-most successful Test bowler after the late Shane Warne (708) and Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan (800).

This tally, however, makes him the seamer with most Test wickets, with his former bowling partner Stuart Broad (604) and Glenn McGrath (563) following him.&nbsp;

In his last Test, Anderson picked four wickets across both innings, one in the first and three in the second.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

England has named seamer Mark Wood as James Anderson's replacement for the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting Thursday (July 18).

England has named seamer Mark Wood as James Anderson's replacement for the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting Thursday (July 18). Wood is added to the 14-man squad following Anderson’s Test retirement with the conclusion of the first Test at the Lord’s, which England won by an innings and 114 runs. Meanwhile, Wood, who last played a Test against India during the away tour earlier this year, was rested in Anderson’s farewell Test to give him some time off since he was part of the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas. ALSO READ: What happens if Team India pulls out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan? Announcing Wood’s inclusion to the squad, England men's managing director, Robert Key, said, "Once you come out of T20 cricket, then you're going into Test cricket very quickly... there's a period there where you can't just throw someone into a Test match." "Rest is probably not the right term, but we'll look to make him available for selection for the second and third Tests, hopefully,” he continued. Meanwhile, during the first Test at Lord’s, England handed the Test cap to Gus Atkinson, who returned with the fourth-best figures on Test debut, claiming 12/106 across both innings. While he returned with seven for 45 in the first innings, the lanky seamer picked a five-for in the second, including three of four remaining wickets early on day three. Besides the usual pace attack, including Gus and Chris Woakes, Matthew Pott and uncapped Dillon Pennington are the two seam-bowling options for the hosts. England squad for second Test against West Indies – Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Dillon Pennington, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood Anderson retires from Tests James Anderson retired from Test cricket following the win over West Indies in the first match in London. Having played 188 Tests, Anderson is only second to the great Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most appearances in the red-ball cricket. His 704 Test wickets make him the third-most successful Test bowler after the late Shane Warne (708) and Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan (800). This tally, however, makes him the seamer with most Test wickets, with his former bowling partner Stuart Broad (604) and Glenn McGrath (563) following him. In his last Test, Anderson picked four wickets across both innings, one in the first and three in the second. (With inputs from agencies)

ENG v WI 2024: Mark Wood named James Anderson's replacement for second Test against West Indies

Ben Stokes impressed with both bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford on Monday.

West Indies, set a nominal 312 to win, were bowled out for 198 on the fifth and final day as England levelled the three-match series at 1-1.

All-rounder Stokes made 176 in England's first-innings 469-9 declared and a dashing 78 not out on Monday that set up another declaration by home captain Joe Root.

Stokes capped a dominant individual display as he also took two key wickets Monday after Stuart Broad's early treble helped reduce the West Indies to 37-4.

Shamarh Brooks (62) and Jermaine Blackwood (55) kept England at bay during a fifth-wicket stand of exactly 100.

But Stokes, yet again proved a partnership breaker when his short ball had Blackwood, who made a match-clinching 95 in West Indies' four-wicket win in the first Test at Southampton, gloving to diving wicketkeeper Jos Buttler on the stroke of tea.

From then on, it always looked likely England would finish the job, despite having no spectators to roar them on in this behind-closed-doors campaign.

"It was a brilliant week's cricket from the outset," Root told Sky Sports. "Going on and making a 400-plus score for the third time in four games, we're making real progress."

<h2>- 'Stokes getting better and better' -</h2>

As for Stokes's man-of-the-match effort, Root said it "doesn't surprise me".

"He seems to want to keep getting better and better and we're seeing those results out on the field."

Stokes played down his contribution, telling the BBC: "Everyone has put their hands up and contributed to a great win."

England's plans for this match were thrown into disarray when fast bowler Jofra Archer had to be omitted for breaching the bio-secure rules governing a series that marks international cricket's return from the coronavirus lockdown.

But such was England's dominance they still won despite the whole of Saturday's third day being washed out.

Recalled paceman Broad, angry at being rested from the series opener, struck just five balls into the West Indies second innings Monday when he had John Campbell caught behind.

Broad finished with 3-42 having rocked the West Indies in their first innings with a burst of three wickets in 14 balls.

"I'm a little disappointed with the way we batted," said West Indies captain Jason Holder.

Chris Woakes then had West Indies dangerman Kraigg Brathwaite lbw and Broad clipped the top of Shai Hope's off stump.

Brooks' fine innings ended when he was plumb lbw to left-arm quick Sam Curran.

There was a worrying moment for England when Stokes could not complete his 15th over but afterwards he said: "There's absolutely nothing to worry about."

England spinner Dom Bess got in on the act at the finish.

Two balls after Holder drove him for six, Bess bowled the all-rounder between bat and pad with a classic off-break.

Bess ended the match when Kemar Roach was brilliantly caught by Ollie Pope at short leg.

Earlier, Stokes, promoted to open in a quest for quick runs, took England to 129-3 declared in their second innings.

Having batted cautiously before upping the tempo in his first-innings century, Stokes produced another brilliantly judged batting display as England scored 92 runs in 11 overs on Monday.

Stokes should have been out for 29 when he slogged Shannon Gabriel to deep extra cover only for Campbell to drop a routine catch.

Stokes, England's captain in Root's absence for the first Test, went to fifty with a six off Gabriel that cleared the towering Holder at long-off.

The series finale, also at Old Trafford, starts on Friday, with Holder insisting: "It's all to play for.

"This is the perfect return to cricket."

Ben Stokes impressed with both bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford on Monday. West Indies, set a nominal 312 to win, were bowled out for 198 on the fifth and final day as England levelled the three-match series at 1-1.

Ben Stokes impressed with both bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford on Monday. West Indies, set a nominal 312 to win, were bowled out for 198 on the fifth and final day as England levelled the three-match series at 1-1. All-rounder Stokes made 176 in England's first-innings 469-9 declared and a dashing 78 not out on Monday that set up another declaration by home captain Joe Root. Stokes capped a dominant individual display as he also took two key wickets Monday after Stuart Broad's early treble helped reduce the West Indies to 37-4. Shamarh Brooks (62) and Jermaine Blackwood (55) kept England at bay during a fifth-wicket stand of exactly 100. But Stokes, yet again proved a partnership breaker when his short ball had Blackwood, who made a match-clinching 95 in West Indies' four-wicket win in the first Test at Southampton, gloving to diving wicketkeeper Jos Buttler on the stroke of tea. From then on, it always looked likely England would finish the job, despite having no spectators to roar them on in this behind-closed-doors campaign. "It was a brilliant week's cricket from the outset," Root told Sky Sports. "Going on and making a 400-plus score for the third time in four games, we're making real progress." - 'Stokes getting better and better' - As for Stokes's man-of-the-match effort, Root said it "doesn't surprise me". "He seems to want to keep getting better and better and we're seeing those results out on the field." Stokes played down his contribution, telling the BBC: "Everyone has put their hands up and contributed to a great win." England's plans for this match were thrown into disarray when fast bowler Jofra Archer had to be omitted for breaching the bio-secure rules governing a series that marks international cricket's return from the coronavirus lockdown. But such was England's dominance they still won despite the whole of Saturday's third day being washed out. Recalled paceman Broad, angry at being rested from the series opener, struck just five balls into the West Indies second innings Monday when he had John Campbell caught behind. Broad finished with 3-42 having rocked the West Indies in their first innings with a burst of three wickets in 14 balls. "I'm a little disappointed with the way we batted," said West Indies captain Jason Holder. Chris Woakes then had West Indies dangerman Kraigg Brathwaite lbw and Broad clipped the top of Shai Hope's off stump. Brooks' fine innings ended when he was plumb lbw to left-arm quick Sam Curran. There was a worrying moment for England when Stokes could not complete his 15th over but afterwards he said: "There's absolutely nothing to worry about." England spinner Dom Bess got in on the act at the finish. Two balls after Holder drove him for six, Bess bowled the all-rounder between bat and pad with a classic off-break. Bess ended the match when Kemar Roach was brilliantly caught by Ollie Pope at short leg. Earlier, Stokes, promoted to open in a quest for quick runs, took England to 129-3 declared in their second innings. Having batted cautiously before upping the tempo in his first-innings century, Stokes produced another brilliantly judged batting display as England scored 92 runs in 11 overs on Monday. Stokes should have been out for 29 when he slogged Shannon Gabriel to deep extra cover only for Campbell to drop a routine catch. Stokes, England's captain in Root's absence for the first Test, went to fifty with a six off Gabriel that cleared the towering Holder at long-off. The series finale, also at Old Trafford, starts on Friday, with Holder insisting: "It's all to play for. "This is the perfect return to cricket."

Stokes stars as England level West Indies series

England’s Jofra Archer has been dropped from the second Test against the West Indies starting today (Thursday 16 July) at Emirates Old Trafford following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the ECB said.&nbsp;

Archer will now start a five-day isolation period while undergoing two COVID-19 tests in this period, which have to test negative before his self-isolation phase is lifted.

Visiting team – the West Indies – have been made aware of the incident and are satisfied with the measures that have been imposed.

“I am extremely sorry for what I have done,” said Archer upon his exclusion from the second Test, which is a do-or-die for England.

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Jofra acknowledged the fact that his mistake has put himself and the entire team and management in danger while accepting the consequences of his action. The Barbadian-born English speedster apologized to everyone in the bio-secure bubble.

“I have put, not only myself, but the whole team and management in danger. I fully accept the consequences of my actions, and I want to sincerely apologise to everyone in the bio-secure bubble.

“It deeply pains me to be missing the Test match, especially with the series poised. I feel like I have let both teams down, and again I am sorry.”

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Archer’s exclusion comes as a huge blow to England, who already rested James Anderson and Mark Wood from the second Test squad and the hosts will now have to look towards the veteran Stuart Broad. It would be interesting to see who out of Chris Woakes, Sam Curran and Ollie Robinson get the nod in the playing XI.

The West Indies started the series with a bang and head into the second Test with a 1-0 lead. The match will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester. 
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England’s Jofra Archer has been dropped from the second Test against the West Indies starting today (Thursday 16 July) at Emirates Old Trafford following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the ECB said.

England’s Jofra Archer has been dropped from the second Test against the West Indies starting today (Thursday 16 July) at Emirates Old Trafford following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the ECB said. Archer will now start a five-day isolation period while undergoing two COVID-19 tests in this period, which have to test negative before his self-isolation phase is lifted. Visiting team – the West Indies – have been made aware of the incident and are satisfied with the measures that have been imposed. “I am extremely sorry for what I have done,” said Archer upon his exclusion from the second Test, which is a do-or-die for England. ALSO READ: ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win Jofra acknowledged the fact that his mistake has put himself and the entire team and management in danger while accepting the consequences of his action. The Barbadian-born English speedster apologized to everyone in the bio-secure bubble. “I have put, not only myself, but the whole team and management in danger. I fully accept the consequences of my actions, and I want to sincerely apologise to everyone in the bio-secure bubble. “It deeply pains me to be missing the Test match, especially with the series poised. I feel like I have let both teams down, and again I am sorry.” ALSO READ: Cricket: Southampton test erased swing doubts, says ball-maker Archer’s exclusion comes as a huge blow to England, who already rested James Anderson and Mark Wood from the second Test squad and the hosts will now have to look towards the veteran Stuart Broad. It would be interesting to see who out of Chris Woakes, Sam Curran and Ollie Robinson get the nod in the playing XI. The West Indies started the series with a bang and head into the second Test with a 1-0 lead. The match will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

ENG vs WI: Jofra Archer dropped from 2nd Test for breaching team’s bio-secure protocols

England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday.

Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the birth of his second child.

He has now rejoined the squad, with the West Indies needing just one win from the two remaining Tests at Old Trafford to clinch a first series win in England for 32 years.

Although all three fixtures are being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, Root, returning to lead England after all-rounder Ben Stokes took temporary charge, will be in a familiar position.

England have now lost the opening match of a series for the eighth time in 10 campaigns.

Most recently in South Africa they recovered from a heavy defeat in the first Test to win that series 3-1.

"It's quite frustrating," said Root of England's slow starts on Wednesday.

"The pleasing thing is there's been times when that's been the case and we've still come out and won the series. That's the challenge now."

Joe Denly has made way for Root after he was twice out cheaply at Southampton to leave him with a modest average of 29.53 from 15 Tests.

"Joe is someone who has done a fantastic job for us over a period of time and he'll be as frustrated as anyone that he's not been able to covert those opportunities," added Root.

Meanwhile, England are set to recall Stuart Broad after he missed a first home Test in eight years when left out at Southampton -- a move that prompted the veteran seamer to describe himself as "gutted and angry".

Broad is second only to James Anderson in England's all-time list of Test wicket-takers.

But he won't be alongside his longtime new-ball colleague, with Anderson rested along with Durham fast bowler Mark Wood, who also played the opening Test.

Chris Woakes could come into the side in Wood's absence.

England have added left-armer Sam Curran and the uncapped Ollie Robinson to a pace attack still featuring Jofra Archer as they make good on a promise to rotate their quicks amid a gruelling schedule of six Tests in seven weeks, including three against Pakistan.

<h2>- 'Think outside the box' -</h2>

"With Stuart and Jimmy, trying to maximise their careers is really important to make sure they are playing for as long as possible," said Root.

"If that has to be slightly different to how it has been over the last few years then we might have to think outside the box and not play them in every game or not play them together all the time."

Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been retained despite dropping Jermaine Blackwood early in the West Indies batsman's match-clinching innings of 95 at Southampton and averaging just 23.22 in Tests since the start of 2019.

But Root, encouraged by Buttler's first-innings 35, said his fellow World Cup-winner was close to cracking Test cricket.

"It's just a matter of time before we see some of those special innings we've seen in white-ball cricket," he insisted.

West Indies are now on the brink of their first away Test series win against major opposition since 1994/95.

But captain Jason Holder, the world's top-ranked Test all-rounder, said there was no danger of his side getting carried away.

"Winning the first Test match is just one piece of the puzzle," explained Holder, who took a Test-best 6-42 last week.&nbsp;

"We've got two other games to play and we don't get ahead of ourselves."

England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the birth of his second child.

England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the birth of his second child. He has now rejoined the squad, with the West Indies needing just one win from the two remaining Tests at Old Trafford to clinch a first series win in England for 32 years. Although all three fixtures are being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, Root, returning to lead England after all-rounder Ben Stokes took temporary charge, will be in a familiar position. England have now lost the opening match of a series for the eighth time in 10 campaigns. Most recently in South Africa they recovered from a heavy defeat in the first Test to win that series 3-1. "It's quite frustrating," said Root of England's slow starts on Wednesday. "The pleasing thing is there's been times when that's been the case and we've still come out and won the series. That's the challenge now." Joe Denly has made way for Root after he was twice out cheaply at Southampton to leave him with a modest average of 29.53 from 15 Tests. "Joe is someone who has done a fantastic job for us over a period of time and he'll be as frustrated as anyone that he's not been able to covert those opportunities," added Root. Meanwhile, England are set to recall Stuart Broad after he missed a first home Test in eight years when left out at Southampton -- a move that prompted the veteran seamer to describe himself as "gutted and angry". Broad is second only to James Anderson in England's all-time list of Test wicket-takers. But he won't be alongside his longtime new-ball colleague, with Anderson rested along with Durham fast bowler Mark Wood, who also played the opening Test. Chris Woakes could come into the side in Wood's absence. England have added left-armer Sam Curran and the uncapped Ollie Robinson to a pace attack still featuring Jofra Archer as they make good on a promise to rotate their quicks amid a gruelling schedule of six Tests in seven weeks, including three against Pakistan. - 'Think outside the box' - "With Stuart and Jimmy, trying to maximise their careers is really important to make sure they are playing for as long as possible," said Root. "If that has to be slightly different to how it has been over the last few years then we might have to think outside the box and not play them in every game or not play them together all the time." Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been retained despite dropping Jermaine Blackwood early in the West Indies batsman's match-clinching innings of 95 at Southampton and averaging just 23.22 in Tests since the start of 2019. But Root, encouraged by Buttler's first-innings 35, said his fellow World Cup-winner was close to cracking Test cricket. "It's just a matter of time before we see some of those special innings we've seen in white-ball cricket," he insisted. West Indies are now on the brink of their first away Test series win against major opposition since 1994/95. But captain Jason Holder, the world's top-ranked Test all-rounder, said there was no danger of his side getting carried away. "Winning the first Test match is just one piece of the puzzle," explained Holder, who took a Test-best 6-42 last week. "We've got two other games to play and we don't get ahead of ourselves."

ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win

England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly.

Captain Joe Root is set to return for the second Test starting on Thursday at Old Trafford after missing the four-wicket defeat in Southampton to attend the birth of his second child.

The England selectors have big decisions to make after again losing the game with the bat rather than the ball despite the controversial omission of Stuart Broad.

An under-par 204 in the first innings and the loss of five wickets for 30 runs on the fourth evening set the platform for the tourists to take first blood.

Denly and Buttler were involved in both passages and find themselves increasingly under pressure for their places -- the former being squeezed by Root's return and Zak Crawley's fine 76 on Saturday, the latter from Surrey gloveman Ben Foakes.

England head coach Chris Silverwood, though, has only offered strong reassurance to one of the duo.

Buttler has a Test average of just 23.22 since the start of 2019 and now only one hundred in 75 innings.

"I'm not gonna go down that road yet of putting Jos under pressure, because I don't think it's going to help him," said Silverwood. "First and foremost we want to give Jos the best opportunity to succeed.

"But I'm sure he is asking the same questions. He looked brilliant coming into this game, in practice and everything and he looked very good in the first innings. He just needs to go and make those big scores now doesn't he? He knows that as well.

"From our point of view it's just making sure that he feels confident in the environment he's in."

There looks certain to be change higher up the order, though, with Denly's knocks of 18 and 29 doing little to show that he can haul his performances up to the required standard for a long-term Test number three.

At just 22, Crawley is 12 years Denley's junior and by producing England's top score of the match in tense circumstances in the second innings he appeared to make an irresistible grab for the shirt.

"We're all desperate to see Joe do really well. We can see he's trying hard, he's training hard and he's a great bloke, hence why we all went to see him do well," said Silverwood.

"But obviously he's under pressure a little bit, yes. Zak is improving constantly. I think he certainly showed maturity and the innings he played was very good.

"We have some young players in that side that seem to have good heads on their shoulders, and he's one of them. That's what we are looking for."

England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the second Test starting on Thursday at Old Trafford after missing the four-wicket defeat in Southampton to attend the birth of his second child.

England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the second Test starting on Thursday at Old Trafford after missing the four-wicket defeat in Southampton to attend the birth of his second child. The England selectors have big decisions to make after again losing the game with the bat rather than the ball despite the controversial omission of Stuart Broad. An under-par 204 in the first innings and the loss of five wickets for 30 runs on the fourth evening set the platform for the tourists to take first blood. Denly and Buttler were involved in both passages and find themselves increasingly under pressure for their places -- the former being squeezed by Root's return and Zak Crawley's fine 76 on Saturday, the latter from Surrey gloveman Ben Foakes. England head coach Chris Silverwood, though, has only offered strong reassurance to one of the duo. Buttler has a Test average of just 23.22 since the start of 2019 and now only one hundred in 75 innings. "I'm not gonna go down that road yet of putting Jos under pressure, because I don't think it's going to help him," said Silverwood. "First and foremost we want to give Jos the best opportunity to succeed. "But I'm sure he is asking the same questions. He looked brilliant coming into this game, in practice and everything and he looked very good in the first innings. He just needs to go and make those big scores now doesn't he? He knows that as well. "From our point of view it's just making sure that he feels confident in the environment he's in." There looks certain to be change higher up the order, though, with Denly's knocks of 18 and 29 doing little to show that he can haul his performances up to the required standard for a long-term Test number three. At just 22, Crawley is 12 years Denley's junior and by producing England's top score of the match in tense circumstances in the second innings he appeared to make an irresistible grab for the shirt. "We're all desperate to see Joe do really well. We can see he's trying hard, he's training hard and he's a great bloke, hence why we all went to see him do well," said Silverwood. "But obviously he's under pressure a little bit, yes. Zak is improving constantly. I think he certainly showed maturity and the innings he played was very good. "We have some young players in that side that seem to have good heads on their shoulders, and he's one of them. That's what we are looking for."

ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England to back Buttler, but Denly in the firing line

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough has said.

England opted for the express speed of Archer and Wood and the experience of James Anderson in Southampton but lost by four wickets in the series opener.

“I’ve said from the start — rotate Archer and Wood,” Gough, who played 58 tests between 1994-2003, told Sky Sport Cricket.

“We got a bit carried away, seeing Wood bowl really quickly in South Africa. We’ve seen Archer do it, but it’s very hard to do it every single game.”

Gough said England should also bring back Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes for the second test, which begins on Thursday at Manchester’s Old Trafford.

“I would rest Wood and Anderson at Old Trafford and bring in Broad and Woakes,” Gough said.

“That would be my plan then, with back-to-back test matches, you bring Anderson and Wood back (for the third test).”

Former captain Michael Vaughan said it would be unfair to criticise Archer, who claimed three second-innings wickets in Southampton, for not bowling consistently in excess of 90 miles per hour.

“The body just doesn’t allow you to do it every single over that you bowl,” Vaughan told BBC Radio 5.

“But when you get that click, that six or seven overs where everything is in sync and you see the ball flying down at 90mph-plus causing chaos, that’s why you put Jofra Archer in your team.”

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough has said.

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough has said. England opted for the express speed of Archer and Wood and the experience of James Anderson in Southampton but lost by four wickets in the series opener. “I’ve said from the start — rotate Archer and Wood,” Gough, who played 58 tests between 1994-2003, told Sky Sport Cricket. “We got a bit carried away, seeing Wood bowl really quickly in South Africa. We’ve seen Archer do it, but it’s very hard to do it every single game.” Gough said England should also bring back Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes for the second test, which begins on Thursday at Manchester’s Old Trafford. “I would rest Wood and Anderson at Old Trafford and bring in Broad and Woakes,” Gough said. “That would be my plan then, with back-to-back test matches, you bring Anderson and Wood back (for the third test).” Former captain Michael Vaughan said it would be unfair to criticise Archer, who claimed three second-innings wickets in Southampton, for not bowling consistently in excess of 90 miles per hour. “The body just doesn’t allow you to do it every single over that you bowl,” Vaughan told BBC Radio 5. “But when you get that click, that six or seven overs where everything is in sync and you see the ball flying down at 90mph-plus causing chaos, that’s why you put Jofra Archer in your team.”

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