England Announces playing xi for Second Test

England has announced their Playing xi for the second Test against the West Indies, which is set to begin on July 18 at Trent Bridge. The English team is currently leading the series 1-0 after winning the first Test at Lord's.

Following James Anderson's retirement from Test cricket after the first Test win at Lord's last week, fast bowler Mark Wood has been included in the squad. Wood, known for his pace, last played a Test for the national team in March during the tour of India.

England's Playing xi for the second Test against the West Indies:

Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Ollie Pope
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (captain)
Jamie Smith
Chris Woakes
Gus Atkinson
Mark Wood
Shoaib Bashir

England made the first Test memorable by winning by an innings and 114 runs, marking Anderson's last Test match. Gus Atkinson was named the Man of the Match for taking a total of 12 wickets in the first Test.

England currently leads the Test series 1-0 against the West Indies. The second Test will take place from July 18-22, and the third Test is scheduled for July 26-30.