Cricket: England have defeated the West Indies in the second test to wrap up the series.
England captain Ben Stokes backs teammate Mark Wood to topple Mitchell Starc’s record for fastest Test deliveryEngland captain Ben Stokes believes Mark Wood can become the first bowler to be clocked in excess of 100mph during a Test match following his Durham teammate’s thrilling display at Trent Bridge.
And Wood made his presence felt more directly by forcing West Indies to change their side for a third Test starting Friday when he fractured the forearm of Kevin Sinclair with a rapid bouncer. Kraigg Brathwaite of the West Indies avoids a delivery bowled by Mark Wood. Photo by David Rogers/Getty ImagesStokes said Wood still had something left “in the tank” when it came to breaking the 100mph barrier but, speaking during a pre-match press conference at Edgbaston on Thursday. added: “I don’t know if he’s actually too bothered about it.
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