Mark Wood is backing extreme pace to propel Eoin Morgan's World Cup challenge on the slow pitches of India after producing one of the fastest deliveries ever by an England bowler. It beat his own recorded best of 95.7mph in the 50-over World Cup final against New Zealand in 2019, and Jofra Archer's peak of 96.1mph against Australia at Lord's in that year's Ashes. 'It was a bouncer to Rohit Sharma. What has counted in India is the pace partnership of Wood and Archer that was integral to England's 50-over World Cup triumph. He pulled out of this year's IPL auction, even though he only has a white-ball contract with England, and his appearances will be carefully monitored ahead of the T20 World Cup and Ashes later this year.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2021 15:45 UTC