Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Mark Wood's 4000km Drive Plan After Ashes Loss
Mark Wood is a fast bowler for the England cricket team.
After they lost a big match in Perth, he had a few extra days before the next game.
Since he doesn't like flying, he thought about driving all the way to Brisbane, which is a very long trip.
He even asked someone about it, but they told him it would be dangerous.
So, he decided not to go.
He talked about this on a cricket podcast with his former teammate.
Mark Wood considered driving 4000km from Perth to Brisbane after England's loss in the 1st Ashes Test.
Wood is a nervous flyer and had three extra days due to the early conclusion of the Test.
He explored the option of driving but was advised against it due to safety concerns.
Wood discussed his thoughts on the For The Love Of Cricket podcast with Stuart Broad.
The drive would have required going around the coast due to the dangers of crossing the country directly.
- Who
- Mark Wood, England pacer
- What
- Considered driving from Perth to Brisbane after a Test loss
- When
- After the 1st Ashes Test
- Where
- Perth to Brisbane, Australia
- Why
- Wood is a nervous flyer and had extra days due to the early end of the Test
- Person
- Mark Wood
- Occupation
- England Pacer
- Event
- 1st Ashes Test
- Location
- Perth to Brisbane
- Distance
- 4000km
- Reason
- Nervous Flyer
- Podcast
- For The Love Of Cricket
- Interviewer
- Stuart Broad
