Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Ashington, Northumberland, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mark Andrew Wood |
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| Nickname | Wood, Jocker |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ashington High School |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Dancing, listening music |
| Address | Ashington, United Kingdom |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/12/2018 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sarah Lonsdale |
| Wife | Sarah Lonsdale |
Family
| Father | Derek Wood |
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| Spouse | Sarah Lonsdale |
| Children | 1 son |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #33 (England) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | England, Durham, Northumberland Under-15s, Durham Academy, England Lions, Northumberland Under-13s, Durham 2nd XI, England XI, Northumberland, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Dubai Capitals | ||||||
| Records | 119 Test wickets including five five-wicket hauls; 77 ODI wickets in 66 matches; 50 T20I wickets in 35 matches; fastest over by England bowler on home soil since 2006 with top speed of 97 mph | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | In August 2012, he took 5 wickets for 78 runs against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. | ||||||
| Achievements | Part of England teams that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup; one of only 6 players to win both ODI and T20 World Cups; Player of the Match in 2023 Ashes series with 14 wickets in final three matches; took 5/40 in second innings against West Indies in 2024 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricket Ground | Trent Bridge at West Bridgford, England |
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| Favourite Games | Squash, football, badminton, rugby, golf |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He dreamed of becoming a footballer at the age of 10. | |
| 2. He is a right-hand batsman and a fast bowler who can bowl around 90 mph. | |
| 3. His uncle Neil Wood is a cricketer who played for Northumberland's team. | |
| 4. In tests, his highest score is 219 with an average of 16.84 and 26 wickets at an average of 40.65. | |
| 5. He has taken 25 ODI wickets with an average of 44.16. | |
| 6. He made his first-class debut on 3-5 April 2011 at Durham. | |
| 7. His List A debut was on 1 May 2011 at Chester-le-Street. | |
| 8. He has faced side pain and ankle injuries for many years. | |
| 9. He bowls at a rare 10-meter run-up pace according to Williamson. | |
| 10. He considers Kane Williamson and Steve Smith the toughest batsmen he played against. | |
| 11. He enjoys boxing and admires Conor McGregor. | |
| 12. Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs. 1.5 crores to play in the 2018 IPL season. | |
| 13. He is currently one of the fastest bowlers in the world, with an average Test pace of 89 mph since 2020. | |
| 14. His fastest recorded ball speed is 96.15 mph (154.74 kph). | |
| 15. In tests, his highest score is 52 with an average of 15.6 and 119 wickets at an average of 40.65. | |
| 16. He has taken 77 ODI wickets with an average of 39.46. | |
| 17. His fastest recorded ball speed is 97 mph (156 kph), achieved in 2024 against West Indies. |