England Fast Bowler Mark Wood Retires from International Cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket. He said the decision comes naturally at the end of his contract and is influenced by medical advice that rules out playing Test and 50-over formats.

Wood stated, "Although this may not come as a surprise given the past year, it just feels like a natural time at the end of my contract." He added that on medical advice, Test cricket and 50-over cricket are not possible, and "the England dream has slowly been ground out of me over the last year." Wood is noted as the sixth-highest wicket-taker in men's cricket. An expert commented that it has been a privilege to watch the latter part of a great career.