Ben Stokes excited by new England pace duo ahead of second West Indies Test
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England captain Ben Stokes admits he has the taste for pace as he prepares to unleash Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson on the West Indies. Archer made a promising comeback to international cricket during last month’s T20 World Cup, bowling both rapidly and intelligently, but Stokes will resist the urge to ask too much, too soon. For me, as a huge Jofra Archer fan, it’s just been great seeing him back in an England shirt. For me, as a huge Jofra Archer fan, it’s just been great seeing him back in an England shirt.” In the meantime, Stokes will continue to rely on Chris Woakes, who effectively takes the baton from Anderson and Broad as a more traditional English seamer.