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Harry Brook leads late charge as England recover to take control against West Indies in second Test

England toiled before lunch but take a commanding lead into day four

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2024

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook shine as England take initiative against West Indies

An enterprising knock of 76 from Duckett set England on their way to a stumps score of 248 for three

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

West Indies lead England by 41 runs after impressive last-wicket stand

Shamar Joseph and Josh Da Silva put on 71 to give the tourists a handy first-innings advantage in Nottingham.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024

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 · Jul 19, 2024