Mark Wood: The 100mph wall is getting near
Mark Wood Nears 100mph: England captain Ben Stokes has said that fast bowler Mark Wood is edging toward breaking the paranormal 100mph barrier. Most lately, Wood recorded an awesome ninety-seven. One mph all through the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge. It shows how quick he can be and will soon clock up those last few miles.
Current Speed and Record
Now aged 31, Wood has always been known for his pace. His fastest delivery was 97.73mph, and only three players in international cricket history (Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan. Australia’s Rett Lee, and Shaun Tait) broke the 100 mph barrier. Stokes acknowledges that this is a tricky thing to do but still believes in him.
Stokes’ confidence in WoodX
He also added that it wouldn’t surprise anyone if WoWoods’ peed gun reading came up as 97 or even occasionally touched 98 mph now and again, saying he would hate facing him! It shows how much of an impact he can have on games for England.
Historical Backgrounds to Quick Bowling Speeds
Mark Wood Nears 100mph: The difficulty with accurate readings has always been there for measuring bowling speeds – Shoaib Akhtar being credited at times overhauling Brett Lee & Shaun Tait past an arbitrary figure which many doubt sustained by them, let alone exceeded; likewise, some question marks hang over both those Australians numbers too although they did hit triple statistics during their careers. According to official records, the fastest ball bowled in Test cricket stood until recently when Mitchell Johnson sent down one clocked at about nine point three miles per hour or so on what had pitch ever seen.’
