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West Indies defy England as Kavem Hodge hits maiden century on compelling second day

A much-improves Windies display as they made 351 for five to trail by just 65 runs

Evening Standard

I have a wife and kids at home – centurion Kavem Hodge braves Mark Wood barrage

Wood hit a top speed of 97.1mph in the morning session and sat between 93-94mph for the majority of the day.

The Independent UK

Mark Wood wicketless despite record-breaking speed as West Indies fight back in second Test

Wood twice produced the fastest over recorded in English conditions but could not take a wicket.

The Independent UK

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Mark Wood’s vapour trails of speed stir up West Indies and sun-soaked crowd

Bowler scrambled the Windies batters’ synapses and tested the speed gun even if the wicket he deserved did not come

The Guardian - UK

Kavem Hodge century puts brakes on England after Mark Wood’s rapid start

Kavem Hodge’s 120 slows England’s progression after Mark Wood bowls an eye-watering 97.1mph delivery on day two

The Guardian - UK

West Indies stand firm after Mark Wood racks up 97.1mph at Trent Bridge

Wood bowled the three fastest overs on record since ball-tracking began in 2006.

The Independent UK

England’s Mark Wood clocks 97.1mph on day two against the West Indies

Wood did not take a wicket as the tourists reached 89 for three in reply to 416 all out but his electrifying contribution got people talking.

The Independent UK

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Ollie Pope's century a classy response to questions about his future as England No.3

Surrey batter has made mixed year for Ben Stokes’s side

Evening Standard

England v West Indies: second cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Mark Wood’s pace reached 97mph and Kavem Hodge thumped a superb maiden Test century as West Indies maded 351-5 at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

Sam Curran smashes career-best score as Surrey secure home Blast quarter-final

Toby Albert hit a career best 66 to propel Hampshire to 183 but it was nowhere near enough in the end.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope welcomes change of fortunes as Aaron Ramsdale supports England man

The Arsenal goalkeeper was at Trent Bridge to see the Nottingham man hit a century

Evening Standard

‘Lucky’ Ollie Pope grateful for friend Aaron Ramsdale’s presence

Ollie Pope was grateful to his friend, the Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, as he hit 121 of England’s 416 all out on the first day of the second Test against West Indies

The Guardian - UK

He can come more often – Ollie Pope hails ‘lucky charm’ Aaron Ramsdale after ton

Pope top-scored with 121 as England made 416 all out against the West Indies on the opening day at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope century puts hosts ahead, but West Indies’ key mistake has helped England

Pope rode his luck as his knock of 121 carried Ben Stokes’ men to 416 all out

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The Guardian - UK

England savour Ollie Pope’s century in 416-run feast against West Indies

A free-scoring England were dismissed for 416 on day one of the second Test, with Ollie Pope scoring a stylish 121

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope punishes West Indies drops with century as England take control

Pope was unbeaten on 115 at tea having been put down twice.

The Independent UK

A closer look as England reach fastest team 50 in Test cricket

Responding to the early loss of Zak Crawley, the hosts reached 50 for one in just 4.2 overs to break their own 30-year-old record by one ball.

The Independent UK

West Indies labour at Trent Bridge as Ben Duckett delivers ahead of baby arrival

Duckett’s participation in the match had been in some doubt due to the imminent arrival of his first child.

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The Independent UK

Jon Lewis confident England will still be in top form for T20 World Cup

England’s 20-run victory at Lord’s on Wednesday made it 13 wins out of 14 white-ball matches this summer.

The Independent UK

Longest runs of consecutive innings with wicket as Sophie Ecclestone joins list

Muttiah Muralitharan, the record Test wicket-taker, and Australia paceman Dennis Lillee both enjoyed runs of 35 during their illustrious careers.

The Guardian - UK

England v West Indies: second cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Ollie Pope’s sixth Test century put England in a commanding position on day one at Trent Bridge

Evening Standard

Fast-starter Jamie Smith won't remain under radar for long as England's big plans unfold

Wicketkeeper to make second Test appearance against West Indies in Nottingham

The Independent UK

Heather Knight ‘really pleased’ to contribute as England whitewash New Zealand

Knight ended a lean spell of international scores with 46 not out to guide her team to 155 for seven.

The Guardian - UK

England complete 5-0 T20 sweep of New Zealand with Heather Knight to the fore

England Women finished their summer with a record 13th win as they beat New Zealand by 20 runs at Lord’s

The Independent UK

England win again as New Zealand suffer whitewash at Lord’s

Lauren Bell claimed three for 21 to restrict New Zealand, chasing 156, to 135 for eight and clinch a 5-0 series win.

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