England speedster Mark Wood clocked a jaw-dropping speed of 97.1 mph on day 2 of the 2nd Test against the West Indies at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. A video of the same surfaced on social media as Wood sent down a short-pitched delivery to Mikyle Louis in the 14th over of the innings as the right-hander arched his back in the nick of time.
The 34-year-old had already started his spell by sending down the fastest over by an England speedster on home soil, clocking well over 90 mph in all six balls, with the highest one being 96.5 mph. With Wood reaching a speed of 97.1 mph, the same flashed on the big screen at the venue.
However, he is yet to pick up a wicket.
England make 416 on day 1 after being sent into bat by Kraigg Brathwaite:
Meanwhile, the Englishmen amassed 416 on day 1 of the 2nd Test after West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite sent them into bat. Despite dismissing Zak Crawley for a duck in the opening over, the Caribbeans could not retain control of the game. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope struck boundaries at will. The former departed after scoring 71 off 59 deliveries.
The tourists also gave Ollie Pope two lifelines at 46 and 54 and the Surrey batter cashed in by scoring his 6th Test hundred. The likes of Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, and Chris Woakes also chipped in with some crucial runs to lift England to 416.
