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England's fastest bowler calls it quits: 97mph Mark Wood admits defeat after knee surgery and retires at 36 - ending his Ashes dream

Daily Mail 1 min read 3 hours ago

Wood, 36, played only once - the Ashes Test defeat in Perth last November - after breaking down with a left knee issue during the Champions Trophy in late February 2025.
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