Mark Wood is an English cricketer who was born on January 11, 1990, in Ashington, Northumberland, England. He is a right-arm fast bowler who also bats right-handed. Wood made his debut for Durham County Cricket Club in 2011 and has since become a regular player in the England national cricket team.
| Batting Style : Right-handed | Bowling Style : Right Arm Fast |
| Nationality : English | DOB : 11 January 1990 |
Cricket Career
During his career, Wood has been known for his pace, athleticism, and ability to generate bounce. He has represented England in all three formats of the game – Tests, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. Notably, he was a member of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Wood has had his fair share of injuries over the years, which has limited his availability for selection. However, he has still managed to establish himself as one of England’s premier fast bowlers when he is fit and playing.
Off the field, Wood is known for his friendly and outgoing personality. He has been open about his struggles with anxiety and has spoken about the importance of mental health in cricket. Overall, Mark Wood is a talented and well-respected cricketer who has contributed significantly to England’s success in recent years.
IPL Career
English cricketer Mark Wood is eager to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. He missed out on playing this year due to an elbow injury sustained during the West Indies Test series. The team had secured his services for ₹7.5 crores in the mega auction, but Australian bowler Andrew Tye replaced him in the squad. Wood hopes to hone his skills in the T20 league and return as a better bowler.
Batting & Fielding
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 3 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 3 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1 | 24 | 49 | 0 | 0/49 | – | 12.25 | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 | 49 | 0 | 0/49 | – | 12.25 | – | 0 | 0 |
