Mark Wood

Mark Wood is an English fast bowler known for his raw pace, a member of England's 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning squad.

Mark Andrew Wood was born on 11 January 1990 in Ashington, Northumberland, England, and progressed through Northumberland's age-group cricket before making his first-class debut for Durham, developing into one of the fastest bowlers England has produced in the modern era. Wood made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2015, and has been a frequently injury-affected but consistently impactful member of England's pace attack, capable of bowling at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour when at full fitness. Wood has played a significant role in several major England victories, including contributions to Ashes series and white-ball tournaments, and has represented Durham throughout his domestic career while also playing in overseas franchise leagues including the Indian Premier League. Wood has continued to represent England across formats when available, renowned for his raw pace and energetic, fan-favourite personality, remaining one of the most exciting fast bowlers to watch in the English game despite a career frequently interrupted by injury setbacks.

Wood is renowned for his raw pace, consistently bowling at speeds exceeding 90 mph and capable of reaching 95+ mph. He relies on his natural pace and bounce to trouble batsmen, with the ability to generate steep bounce even on flat pitches. His aggressive approach and ability to bowl yorkers at high speed make him particularly effective in limited-overs cricket.

Wood represents the modern generation of English fast bowlers who helped transform England into a world-class limited-overs team.

• World Cup winner 2019