Kavem Hodge's maiden Test century for the West Indies at Trent Bridge against England has injected life into the tourists' campaign, with a crucial 175-run partnership alongside Alick Athanaze. Despite England's strong efforts and Mark Wood's lightning-fast bowling, the West Indies closed the second day at 351-5, trailing by 65 runs. Hodge's resilience after being dropped by Joe Root and the absence of veteran paceman James Anderson have reshaped the dynamics of the match. Wood's remarkable pace and England's struggle to break through highlighted the intense battle unfolding at Trent Bridge, setting the stage for an exciting series showdown.