Cricket

Shamar Joseph's Colossal Six Shatters Trent Bridge Pub RoofIn an unprecedented incident, West Indian batsman Shamar Joseph's thunderous six on the third day of the second England vs West Indies Test at Trent Bridge sent shockwaves through the stadium. The massive hit not only cleared the long-leg boundary but also crashed through the roof of the pub adjacent to the ground.The incident occurred in the 107th over of West Indies' innings. Joseph, facing Gus Atkinson, unleashed a ferocious hook shot that soared over the long-leg fence. The ball crashed into the roof of the pub, sending debris flying and causing spectators below to duck for cover.Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and the match resumed without delay. However, the broken roof tiles served as a testament to the sheer power of Joseph's strike.The six was a pivotal moment in the match, as it helped West Indies take a 41-run first-innings lead over England. The last-wicket stand of 71 between Joseph and Josh Da Silva proved crucial, giving the visitors a handy advantage.Joseph, batting at number 11, played a blistering knock of 33 off just 27 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Da Silva, on the other hand, anchored the innings with a brilliant 82 not out, guiding West Indies to a total of 457 all out.England's failure to wrap up the West Indies innings proved costly, as the visitors' lead gave them a significant advantage heading into the second innings.

West Indies' resolute batting performance on the third morning of the second Test at Trent Bridge has given them a slender lead of 41 runs over England. Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten half-century and Shamar Joseph's late-innings onslaught proved crucial in extending their advantage.Da Silva, resuming on 32 overnight, remained unbeaten on 82, adding 50 runs to his tally. He shared a crucial 71-run partnership with Joseph, who contributed a quickfire 33 off 27 balls. The pair's efforts helped West Indies reach 457 all out, with Chris Woakes claiming three wickets for England.England's bowling attack, led by Woakes, had made early inroads on the second evening, removing Jason Holder and Kevin Sinclair. However, Alzarri Joseph survived a dropped catch and went on to score 17 before being dismissed by Woakes.Mark Wood, who had been hampered by cramp on the previous day, returned to the field and bowled with pace, but it was Woakes who found himself on a hat-trick after dismissing Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales in quick succession. Shamar Joseph survived the hat-trick ball and went on to play a key role in West Indies' lead.Da Silva brought up his fifty with a boundary off Wood, and he continued to score steadily, reaching 82 by the time Shamar Joseph was dismissed. Joseph's aggressive batting, including a six off Atkinson, helped West Indies take the lead.Da Silva then took charge, hitting three consecutive fours and a six off Joe Root's bowling. Wood finally dismissed Joseph, but West Indies had already established a significant advantage.England will need to bat well in their second innings to avoid going 2-0 down in the series. West Indies, on the other hand, will be confident of leveling the series with a strong bowling performance.

Mark Wood, England's pace sensation, has etched his name in the record books by bowling the fastest over by an England bowler on home soil. During the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, Wood unleashed a barrage of thunderbolts, leaving the opposition batters in awe.In his opening over, Wood's first delivery clocked an astonishing 93.9 mph (151.1 km/h), surpassing his own previous best. He then proceeded to deliver a series of blistering deliveries, including a 96.1 mph (154.65 km/h) yorker that left opener Mikyle Louis bewildered. Wood's relentless assault continued with deliveries at 95.2 mph (152.88 km/h), 92.2 mph (148.06 km/h), and another 96.5 mph (155.30 km/h) yorker. He concluded the over with a rapid 95.2 mph (153.20 km/h) delivery to West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, achieving an average speed of 94.40 mph across the six balls.Wood's second over was equally impressive, with a sequence of deliveries recorded at 95 mph (152 km/h), 93 mph (149.66 km/h), 95 mph (152 km/h), 96 mph (154.49 km/h), 97.1 mph (156.26 km/h), and 94 mph (151.27 km/h). In his third over, he further increased the pressure with a short delivery to Louis at a blistering 97.1 mph.Wood's exceptional pace has been a consistent feature throughout his career. In 2022, he delivered the quickest ball in Test history, clocking an impressive 156.6 kmph during the Multan Test against Pakistan. He also showcased his blistering speed during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, where he bowled the tournament's fastest delivery at 154.74 km/h against New Zealand. Wood's name appeared six times in the list of the top 10 fastest deliveries of the World Cup, with each of those balls surpassing 153 km/h.Wood's remarkable pace has not only earned him records but has also played a crucial role in England's recent successes. In the 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's, he bowled the tournament's quickest delivery, reaching 154 km/h against New Zealand's Henry Nicholls. His ability to generate such high speeds consistently makes him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket.

England's dominance continued on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, as they bowled out the visitors for 416, setting up a commanding position in the match.Resuming on 349/6, England added 67 runs to their overnight total, with Ollie Pope completing a magnificent century (121). Ben Duckett (56) and captain Ben Stokes (54) also contributed valuable runs.West Indies' bowlers struggled to contain England's aggressive batting, with Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood proving particularly effective. Atkinson claimed 4/111, while Wood took 3/72.In response, West Indies made a shaky start, losing opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck. However, Kraigg Brathwaite (55) and Shamarh Brooks (50) steadied the innings with a 100-run partnership.But England's bowlers struck back, with James Anderson dismissing Brathwaite and Wood removing Brooks. Jermaine Blackwood (45) and Jason Holder (43) offered some resistance, but West Indies were eventually bowled out for 287.Anderson, playing his final Test match, finished with figures of 2/43, while Wood claimed 3/59.England now hold a 129-run lead heading into Day 3, with West Indies facing an uphill battle to save the match.

England cricket legend Stuart Broad unveiled the "Pavilion End" named after him at Trent Bridge cricket stadium ahead of the second Test match between England and West Indies on July 18. The 38-year-old represented England from 2006-2023, playing his last international game, an Ashes Test match against Australia, in July last year.Broad's parents were also present at the stadium during the unveiling ceremony. In 344 international matches, he took 847 wickets at an average of 27.83, with the best figures of 8/15. Broad is the seventh-highest wicket taker in international cricket history and England's second-highest wicket-taker behind James Anderson (991 wickets), who also announced his retirement after a win in the first Test at Lord's.He also scored 4,309 runs at an average of 16.44, with a century and 13 fifties. He was particularly dominant in Tests, taking 604 wickets at an average of 27.68, with the best figures of 8/15. He is currently the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests and England's second-highest wicket-taker behind Anderson (704 wickets), with whom he formed a dominant pace duo over the years.Notably, Broad was also a handy batter, scoring 3,662 runs at an average of 18.03, with all of his international centuries and fifties coming in the Test format. His best score was 169.Currently, England are leading the three-match Test series after beating the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first match. England made only one change in its playing eleven for the second Test, with Mark Wood coming in for pace legend James Anderson, who retired from international cricket after a win in the first Test at Lord's.

England's batting lineup unleashed a blistering assault on the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, setting a new record for the fastest team to reach 50 runs in Test cricket history.Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope led the charge, smashing the West Indian bowlers to all corners of the ground. Duckett reached his half-century in just 23 balls, while Pope followed suit with a 24-ball fifty. England reached the 50-run mark in a mere 4.2 overs, eclipsing their previous record of 4.3 overs set against South Africa in 1994.The West Indies, who had opted to field first, were left reeling as England's batsmen dominated the opening session. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite's decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly as the English openers took full advantage of the favorable batting conditions.England's relentless onslaught continued as Joe Root and Harry Brook joined the party. Root scored a quickfire 45, while Brook contributed a brisk 34. The hosts reached lunch at 152/2, with the West Indies bowlers struggling to contain the English batsmen.After the break, England continued to pile on the runs. Stokes and Jamie Smith added a quick 50-run partnership before Stokes was dismissed for 36. Smith remained unbeaten on 31 as England declared their innings at 258/4, setting the West Indies a challenging target of 373 to win.The West Indies' response was far less impressive. They lost three wickets in the first session, including the key wicket of Brathwaite for just 1. At the close of play, the West Indies were struggling at 54/3, still needing 319 runs to avoid defeat.England's dominance in the second Test has put them in a commanding position in the three-match series. They will be confident of securing a series victory in the third and final Test at Old Trafford, which begins on June 29.

The second Test match between England and West Indies commenced at Trent Bridge on Thursday, with West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite opting to field after winning the toss. The visitors were forced to make a late change to their playing XI, with spinner Gudakesh Motie ruled out due to illness and replaced by Kevin Sinclair.England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, faced the first over from Alzarri Joseph. Crawley was dismissed for a duck in the third over, caught at third slip by Alick Athanaze after edging a delivery that shaped away. Ollie Pope joined Duckett at the crease and the pair put on a 23-run partnership before Duckett was caught behind off Jayden Seales for 19.Pope continued to score freely, hitting four boundaries in his innings of 24 before he was dismissed by Joseph. Harry Brook and Joe Root then steadied the England innings, adding 45 runs for the fourth wicket. Brook was eventually dismissed for 25, caught at gully off Seales, while Root was out for 26, caught at short leg off Sinclair.Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith put on a brief partnership before Stokes was dismissed for 18, caught at mid-wicket off Sinclair. Smith and Chris Woakes then added 30 runs for the seventh wicket before Smith was dismissed for 20, caught at slip off Seales.Woakes and Gus Atkinson put on a further 25 runs before Woakes was dismissed for 24, caught at mid-wicket off Sinclair. Atkinson and Mark Wood then added 15 runs for the ninth wicket before Atkinson was dismissed for 12, caught at slip off Seales.Wood and Shoaib Bashir added a further 10 runs before Wood was dismissed for 15, caught at mid-wicket off Sinclair. Bashir remained unbeaten on 10 as England were bowled out for 219 in 64.3 overs.Seales was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking 4-55, while Sinclair claimed 3-33. Joseph and Shamar Joseph also took two wickets each.

England's preparations for the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge have been thrown into disarray as opener Ben Duckett awaits the imminent birth of his first child. Duckett, who delayed his arrival at England's training session on Tuesday to be with his fiancée, Paige, is expected to start the match on Thursday morning. However, plans are in place for any change in the situation, with spare batter Dan Lawrence primed to swap in if Duckett is pulled away before the toss.England captain Ben Stokes confirmed that Gus Atkinson will share the new ball with Chris Woakes following the retirement of James Anderson at Lord's. Atkinson, who took 7 for 45 and 5 for 61 on debut last week, is a notable promotion for the 26-year-old. Despite his relative lack of first-class experience, Stokes has full faith in Atkinson's ability to open the bowling.Stokes believes that opening with Atkinson will have a positive knock-on effect on the rest of the bowling attack, especially with the Dukes ball behaving differently in English conditions in recent years. "He just had all the attributes of a very, very good bowler. A lot of it is to do with the Dukes ball, how it has behaved," Stokes said. "There has not actually been that much movement in the air with the new ball. It's generally been off the surface, hitting the seam, and Gus is a very good exponent of that."England will be hoping that Duckett is able to play in his home Test, but they are prepared for any eventuality. Stokes has made it clear that family comes first and that Duckett will have the full support of the team whatever decision he makes.

Mark Wood has been recalled to England's Test squad for the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, replacing the retired James Anderson. Wood, England's fastest bowler, missed the first Test at Lord's due to his recent return from the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.Wood's inclusion means that Matthew Potts and Dillon Pennington will have to wait for their Test debuts, despite being named in the original squad for the first two Tests. Potts, who impressed with 23 wickets in his first six Tests, has not played for England since last June, while Pennington is yet to make his Test debut.Wood's selection follows the success of another 90mph seamer, Gus Atkinson, who claimed match figures of 12 for 106 in the Lord's Test. Atkinson's performance was the fourth-best by a debutant in Test history.Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who did not bowl in the Lord's Test, retains his place in the squad for Nottingham.England's XI for the second Test is as follows:1. Zak Crawley2. Ben Duckett3. Ollie Pope4. Joe Root5. Harry Brook6. Ben Stokes (capt)7. Jamie Smith (wk)8. Chris Woakes9. Gus Atkinson10. Mark Wood11. Shoaib Bashir