Stokes Leads England to 3-0 Series Whitewash

England captain Ben Stokes led a decisive victory over the West Indies, scoring the fastest Test fifty in England's history and securing a 3-0 series whitewash. Fast bowler Mark Wood made headlines by delivering the fastest recorded over by an England bowler in a home Test, reaching a top speed of 97.1mph at Trent Bridge. Stokes believes Wood is getting closer to breaking the elusive 100mph barrier, a feat only achieved thrice in cricket history. Despite Sinclair's injury due to Wood's ferocity, Stokes praised Wood's consistent high-speed bowling, which has become a crucial asset for England. Wood's remarkable pace and fitness are seen as vital for England's upcoming challenges, including the Ashes. England will next face Sri Lanka in a Test series starting on August 21 at Old Trafford.