Mark Wood rattles Australia with second-fastest Test spell in England
Fast bowler Mark Wood made a memorable return to the England team as he bowled one of the fastest opening spells in Test cricket in recent times on Thursday.
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Shelbourne link-up with Hull begins with Wood signing
Shelbourne's new ownership under Hull City chief Acun Ilicali has taken its first step with the loan signing of Harry Wood for the remainder of the 2023 season.
Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali picked for England as they make three changes for third Ashes Test
England have made three changes to their team for the third Ashes Test against Australia. Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the summer, as he needs surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder. He is one of the three changes, with seam bowlers Josh Tongue and James Anderson also making way.
England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Ashes test, Moeen and Wood included
England have made three changes for the third Ashes test against Australia which begins in Headingley on Thursday with Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood named in the side as the hosts look to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the series.
James Anderson 'rested' for third Ashes Test as Mark Wood returns
All-time leading wicket-taking seamer James Anderson was omitted from England's team for the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, which begins on Thursday.
Josh Tongue replaces Moeen Ali in only England change for second Ashes Test as Mark Wood misses out
England have included Josh Tongue in their XI to face Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s after Moeen Ali was left out following a finger injury. Tongue, 25, took five wickets in the second innings as England beat Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month. Ad He has been picked ahead of fellow pace bowler Mark Wood, who again misses out on a spot in the team.
'Mark Wood In Contention For 2nd Ashes Test': England Head Coach Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, the current head coach of the England cricket Test team, has confirmed that the 33-year-old pace bowler Mark Wood will come into contention for selection at Lord's after missing the first Test. With James Anderson's struggle to find rhythm in the first Test match of the Ashes 2023, Wood could come in to replace Anderson to offer a different dimension to the English pace bowling line-up. "Woody's a great bowler. He offers a real point of difference and he'll always come into consideration for selection - especially on wickets that need a little bit more pace. That's the beauty of having a good squad: we've got guys to pick from," McCullum said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
England pick Broad over Wood for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.