Ben Stokes Backs Chris Woakes and New Pace Duo in England's Bowling Revamp

As England enters a new era without Anderson and Broad, Woakes takes on leadership while Wood and Atkinson bring speed to the attack.

• Chris Woakes to lead England's bowling unit in the second Test against West Indies, marking his 50th Test cap.
• Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson will open the bowling, combining pace and skill to challenge the West Indies.
• Woakes steps up following the retirements of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who dominated English bowling for over a decade.
• Stokes emphasizes the importance of pace and experience in the new bowling lineup, with an eye on future series.
• Jofra Archer's return to Test cricket is being carefully managed, with no rush to bring him back this year.

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