Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Ashington, Northumberland, England |
Latest News about Mark Wood
Mark Wood's comeback to Test cricket remains uncertain as he continues recovering slowly from the knee injury that ended his participation in the recent Ashes in Australia. Having returned to Test cricket only in November 2025 after 15 months out due to an elbow injury and subsequent knee surgery, Wood has admitted he is contemplating life beyond cricket if his recovery does not progress favorably.
Mark Wood was ruled out for four months following knee surgery on his left knee, which confirmed medial ligament damage discovered after England's Champions Trophy defeat to Afghanistan. The 35-year-old fast bowler underwent the operation in London and will miss England's Test series against India starting in June 2025, though a seamless rehabilitation could see him return for the final Test at the Kia Oval in late July.
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mawood33/ |
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. |