The second match of the three-match Test series between England and West Indies is starting from July 18. Before the start of this match, West Indies has announced its playing XI. Let us tell you, England won the first Test match played at Lord’s. This match was the last international match of legendary fast bowler James Anderson.

If we talk about West Indies, the performance of the team players in the first test match was disappointing and due to this they had to face defeat. However, now the second test match will be played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham and the West Indies team will definitely want to win this match.

Craig Brathwaite will captain the West Indies team in the second Test as well. Not only this, West Indies has not made any changes in its playing XI for the second Test. Michael Lewis will open the innings for the West Indies team along with captain Craig Brathwaite. It is very important for the players of the West Indies team to perform well in the upcoming match if the team has to remain in this series.

Here is the West Indies playing XI for the second Test against England:

Craig Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikail Lewis, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Moti, Jaden Seales

Let us tell you, England is currently leading 1-0 in the three-match Test series. West Indies’ performance has not been so good in Test cricket for some time. However, the team will look to level the series by winning the second Test. For the second Test, England has included Mark Wood in their team in place of James Anderson. It is very important for both the teams to win the second Test match. If England wins the second Test, then they will win this series.