Ben Duckett, England staged a remarkable comeback in the series by winning the third Test by three wickets to draw the score to 1-2, bringing the Ashes 2023 to an exciting conclusion. On Wednesday, July 19, at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, the two teams will square off in the fourth Test. In order to make a big alteration to their bowling lineup, England benched veteran James Anderson and replaced him with speedster Mark Wood.
The 33-year-old’s strategy was successful since he took seven wickets and scored 40 vital runs for his team to win the match. Australia won’t want Mark Wood to play in the remaining games of the series, according to England opener Ben Duckett, who also praised him for his batting prowess, ahead of the upcoming Test.
“I am positive that Australia will not want Woody to participate in these next two games. How can he bowl that quickly? It’s very strange. It’s probably simply arm speed because he’s not a huge guy. I’m glad he’s on my squad since he’s so snide and always at you.
And it wasn’t only with the ball; the manner he attacked them with the bat changed the game, according to Ben Duckett, who was quoted by the Guardian.
In the third game, Wood received the Player of the Match award for his all-around performance. Though Ollie Robinson, a seamer, was hurt during the third Test and was unable to bowl a single over in the second innings. This presents England with a new selection problem before the next Test.
Due to worries about injuries, England is considering making another move.
Robinson’s management will have to decide between youngster Josh Tongue and the famous James Anderson, who also had an end named after him at Old Trafford, if Robinson is unable to restore his health. Australia is currently in possession of the urn, hence if the series is drawn, Australia will retain the Ashes unless England wins the final two games.
Australia, on the other side, hasn’t won the Ashes series in England since 2001 and will be hungry to complete a legendary series victory at the legendary site.
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