Mark Wood

English fast bowler known for his express pace, playing for England since 2015 and Durham County Cricket Club with ability to bowl over 90mph consistently

Mark Wood is England's fastest bowler, a joyful and dynamic cricketer capable of exceeding 95 mph. His devastating pace has transformed England's bowling attack under the Bazball era, consistently unsettling the world's best batsmen. Despite injury interruptions throughout his career, Wood has proved himself one of England's most exciting and impactful cricketers in all formats. Wood's raw pace was central to England's white-ball successes and a persistent injury battle across his career, and he continued to be recalled for major tournaments and Ashes series specifically for the extra gear his speed offered England's attack.

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.

• ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
• ICC T20 World Cup 2021