The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued a statement announcing Wood's inclusion in the squad, taking legendary pacer James Anderson's spot, who retired from international cricket on Friday following a win over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.
Ahead of his final international match on July 10 against West Indies, England and Lancashire pacer James Anderson sent out warning signs as he was at his lethal best taking a seven-wicket-haul against Nottinghamshire on Tuesday, forcing a follow on.
England men's managing director, Rob Key, confirmed that the ageless pacer James Anderson will continue to be a part of their set-up by taking up the mentor role.
As per The Guardian report from Friday, the 41-year-old Anderson had face-to-face talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, who informed him that the England Test team is looking to build a side for the future.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra on Thursday shared his opinion on the upcoming fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi and felt that English pacer James Anderson will not take part in the game.
Star English pacer James Anderson gave a major update on Joe Root's injury on Sunday and hoped that the batter would turn up on the field and hold the bat on day four of the second Test between India and England.
England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series against India with veteran pacer James Anderson making a return to the team in place of Mark Wood
Ahead of day three of the first Test between India and England on Saturday, former English cricketer Nasser Hussain said that he would have played legendary pacer James Anderson since he can bring balance to the bowling attack.
Ever since his international debut in 2002, Anderson has proven himself to be the epitome of longevity. The fact that he has spent 20 years delivering top-class performances in international cricket as a fast bowler, one of the toughest tasks in cricket physically, talks volumes about his fi