England Face a Test Bowling Crisis – But the Solution Is Clear
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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As England prepares for their upcoming Test series, the spotlight turns sharply to a pressing issue: how will they take 20 wickets against formidable opponents? The recent retirements of stalwarts like Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, and James Anderson have left a significant void in England’s bowling arsenal, especially with Woakes being their last specialist new-ball bowler.
Injuries have further depleted the ranks. Mark Wood remains sidelined with a troublesome knee injury, Brydon Carse is out injured, Jofra Archer is currently engaged in the IPL, Matthew Potts had a challenging Ashes series, and Gus Atkinson is recovering from concussion.