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England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket

Source: BBC UK · 22 Sep 2026, 08:40 UTC
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket
Image: BBC UK · original report

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, according to the BBC. The supplied report does not give a reason for the decision or specify whether Wood will continue playing in domestic or franchise competitions after ending his international career.

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, the BBC reports. The announcement ends Wood’s international career, although the supplied material does not provide details of his appearances, wickets or the matches in which he represented England. The BBC report summary also does not state why Wood decided to retire or whether the decision relates to fitness, workload or another consideration.

It is likewise unclear from the supplied information whether Wood plans to continue playing domestic or franchise cricket. The announcement concerns international cricket only.

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