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Thoughts of wife and kids when facing fast bowling

One of the most horrific of all cricket photographs shows England’s Mike Gatting after his nose was broken by a delivery from the West Indies great Malcolm Marshall in a One-Day International. Preparing to bowl the next delivery, Marshall found a bit of bone embedded in the ball.Three days later another fast bowler, Patrick Patterson claimed four wickets on his first day in Test cricket and England lost by ten wickets. It was the first time in history a team went 5-0 down after one Test, wrote Rob Smyth.Generations of West Indies fast bowlers left a trail of broken arms and toes, smashed ribs, fractured fingers, snapped jaws, crunched elbows as some of the world’s finest batters struggled.So even if it was said in jest, you cannot escape the irony of West Indies’ century-maker at Trent ...
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West Indies century-maker Kavem Hodge glad to survive ‘brutal’ Mark Wood battle | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kavem Hodge expressed satisfaction in achieving his first Test century during a challenging encounter with Mark Wood at Trent Bridge on Friday. During the intense battle, Hodge playfully reminded the England fast bowler that he had "a wife and kids at home".Hodge's impressive 120 formed the backbone of West Indies' 351-5 at the close of play on day two, reducing the deficit to just 65 runs in response to England's first innings total of 416.This performance marked a significant improvement from their disappointing batting display in the innings and 114-run defeat at Lord's, which had left the West Indies trailing 1-0 in the three-match series.The Lord's Test was notable for being James Anderson's farewell to international cricket, as the England legend retired with an impress...
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Mark Wood bowls fastest Test over by England pacer at home, clocks 156.26 kmph speed | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mark Wood made history during the ongoing second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge on Friday by bowling the fastest recorded over by an England bowler at home.Wood, who took the place of the retired James Anderson in England's playing 11, started his first over with a bang, clocking 93.9 mph (151.1 km/h) on his first delivery to opener Mikyle Louis.On the second ball, Wood surpassed his own speed, reaching an impressive 96.1 mph (154.65 km/h), leaving the batter bewildered.He maintained his assault with deliveries at 95.2 mph (152.88 km/h) and 92.2 mph (148.06 km/h) before unleashing a blistering 96.5 mph (155.30 km/h) yorker on his fifth ball, which Louis managed to dig out for a single.The 34-year-old England pacer concluded the over with another rapid delivery at 95...
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England skipper Ben Stokes backs Chris Woakes to help fill Anderson void | Cricket News – Times of India

Chris Woakes, a seasoned all-rounder, is poised to spearhead England's bowling attack as they embark on a new era without the legendary James Anderson, according to captain Ben Stokes, who describes Woakes as "phenomenal."Anderson bid farewell to international cricket after England's resounding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, where they triumphed by an innings and 114 runs.The 41-year-old's illustrious career saw him claim 704 Test wickets, the highest tally by any fast bowler in the history of the format, across an England record of 188 matches.England's bowling arsenal will be without the combined prowess of Anderson and Stuart Broad, who retired after the Ashes series against Australia last year, as they prepare for the second Test at Trent Bridge on Thursda...
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Mark Wood replaces James Anderson in England team for second Test against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's cricket board (ECB) has announced that fast bowler Mark Wood will replace James Anderson in the lineup for the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.The rest of the team remains unchanged following their dominant victory by an innings and 114 runs in the first match at Lord's, which concluded within three days.Wood, who has taken 108 wickets in his 34 Test appearances, makes his return to the England squad after last playing during their tour of India earlier this year.The 34-year-old's inclusion comes after Anderson's retirement from Test cricket following the first match of the series.Joining forces with Wood in the pace attack will be Chris Woakes and the impressive debutant Gus Atkinson, who claimed 12 wickets in his first outing for England.The se...
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Mark Wood replaces retired Anderson in England squad for second Windies Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mark Wood has been selected to replace James Anderson in England's squad for the upcoming second Test against West Indies, which will take place at Trent Bridge next week, as announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday.Anderson, aged 41, retired on Friday after completing his 188th Test match, having claimed 704 wickets throughout his impressive 21-year career, placing him as the third-highest wicket taker in the format, reported Reuters. England secured a comprehensive victory over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's.Wood, who is 34 years old, has represented England in 34 Tests, taking 108 wickets in the process. His most recent Test appearance was against India in March.The second Test is set to commence on Thursday, and the ...
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Incredible! Jos Buttler’s freak throw sends Heinrich Klaasen packing. Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler displayed his extraordinary fielding skills as England faced South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. The pivotal moment came during South Africa's innings when Heinrich Klaasen fell victim to Buttler's exceptional throw.T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table | ScheduleEngland, having won the toss and elected to bowl, set the stage for an intense battle under the Caribbean skies.South Africa, aiming to set a competitive total, saw Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock provide a solid start. However, it was Klaasen's dismissal that turned heads.In the 14th over, Mark Wood bowled a wayward delivery down the leg side, prompting Klaasen to let it pass. Buttler, England's captain-cum-wicketkeeper, initially...
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ENG vs SA T20 World Cup: Can England’s seam attack exploit South Africa’s susceptibility to pace?

Heading into the T20 World Cup, South Africa were touted as a near-complete side with a fiery batting line-up and a well-rounded bowling attack. Five games in since the group stage, the Proteas have managed to cling onto that fact, albeit with a string of sketchy wins. After wavering returns in New York, Aiden Markram’s side averted looming defeats against Nepal and the United States in the Caribbean. South Africa will now need to fire in unison across departments against England in St. Lucia on Friday to ensure they stay afloat in a tricky Super 8 group that also includes the West Indies. While the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet has invariably hosted high-scoring games this tournament, the onus will be more on the bowling attacks of both teams to bring their A-game ...
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Mark Wood says Josh Hazlewood’s T20 World Cup remarks ‘sign of respect’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England fast bowler Mark Wood believes Australia will compete "hard and fair" in their upcoming T20 World Cup match against Scotland. This match could potentially lead to the defending champions' elimination.Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood stirred controversy by stating, "it's in our best interest" to witness England's early exit. He did not rule out altering their gameplay to help Scotland reach the Super Eights rather than England in Group B.Wood insists that their Ashes rivals will not deliberately under-perform in Saturday's game, which follows England's match against Namibia."I think that's part of being England and Australia, isn't it?" said Wood."I think actually I saw it more as a respect thing if I'm honest that he was saying that England have done well against Aust...
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England thrash Oman by 8 wickets to revive T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking victory over Oman by eight wickets in Antigua on Thursday.The reigning champions needed a significant win to improve their net run-rate (NRR) as they strive to surpass Scotland and qualify for the second-round Super Eights.Oman was dismissed for a mere 47 runs, unable to cope with England's combination of spin and pace.Leg-break bowler Adil Rashid took 4-11 from his four overs, while fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both had figures of 3-12 in an innings that concluded nearly seven overs early.Shoaib Khan (11) was the only Oman batsman to reach double digits after Buttler won the toss.England then reached the target of 50-2 in just 3.1 overs, with captain Jos Buttler unbeaten on 24 and Jonny Bairstow h...
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T20 World Cup: England-Scotland match abandoned due to rain in Barbados | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup match between England and Scotland in Bridgetown, Barbados, was abandoned due to intermittent rain on Tuesday, resulting in both teams sharing a point each.The game was initially reduced to 10 overs per side, with Scotland reaching an impressive 90 for no loss in their innings. England's revised target, according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, was set at 109 runs off 10 overs.The Scottish openers, Michael Jones and George Munsey, showcased an attractive array of strokes, keeping the English bowlers under pressure throughout their innings.Jones remained unbeaten on 45 off 30 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours, while Munsey scored an unbeaten 41 off 31 deliveries, also striking four boundaries.Munsey had a stroke of luck when Mark Wood overstepped t...
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