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Mark Wood retires from England after knee injury ends Ashes comeback
England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket after a 11-year England career highlighted by two World Cup titles and 253 wickets, with medical advice ruling out Tests and ODIs due to ongoing knee and other injuries. The 36-year-old last played in late 2025 in the Perth Ashes series, famed for his pace and resilience that defined England's pace attack.
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About Mark Wood
Mark Andrew Wood is an English cricketer who plays internationally for England in all formats. In domestic cricket, he represents Durham, and has played for Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.
Everything about Mark Wood →- Occupation
- cricketer, columnist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- January 11, 1990