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England Fast Bowler Mark Wood Retires From International Cricket
Mark Wood has stopped playing international cricket for England.
He was one of the fastest bowlers in his time.
He took many wickets in Tests, one-day matches and T20 matches.
Wood helped England win the 2019 World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.
He also played in four Ashes series against Australia.
Injuries made it difficult for him to continue playing Test and 50-over cricket.
Doctors told him those formats were no longer possible.
Wood said playing for England was the greatest honour of his career.
Rob Key said Wood should feel very proud of what he achieved.
Mark Wood, 36, has retired from international cricket after an injury-hit year and medical advice.
Wood took 119 wickets in 38 Tests, 80 in 70 ODIs and 54 in 38 IT20s for England.
He won the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup with England.
Wood played in four Ashes series, including England’s 2015 victory and the 2023 drawn series.
England cricket managing director Rob Key praised Wood’s pace, impact and achievements for the team.
- Who
- Mark Wood, England’s fast bowler, announced his retirement, with support from Rob Key, managing director of England Men’s Cricket.
- What
- Wood retired from international cricket.
- Where
- The article does not specify a location for the announcement.
- When
- At age 36, after an injury-hit year and at the end of his contract.
- Why
- Wood said medical advice ruled out Test and 50-over cricket after he was unable to overcome his injury problems.
Key facts
- Age at retirement
- 36
- Test record
- 119 wickets in 38 Tests
- One-day international record
- 80 wickets in 70 ODIs
- T20 international record
- 54 wickets in 38 IT20s
- World Cup victories
- 2019 ICC Men’s World Cup and 2022 ICC T20 World Cup
- Ashes appearances
- Four Ashes series
- International debut
- Against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2015
Quotes
Mark Wood
England fast bowler announcing his retirement from international cricket
“It’s been a privilege to watch the latter part of a great career. To have been a point of difference in Ashes series wins, two World Cup wins, and to have thrilled crowds every time he got the ball in his hand is something very few players achieve. He can look back with enormous pride on a career very well spent.”
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“I've made the decision to retire from international cricket. Although this may not come as a surprise given the past year, it just feels like a natural time at the end of my contract.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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