England Fast Bowler Mark Wood Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Exam-focused facts from the 23 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

England fast bowler Mark Wood, aged 36, retired from international cricket with immediate effect, ending a career that began with his debut in 2015.
Wood finished with 119 wickets in 38 Tests, 80 wickets in 70 ODIs, and 54 wickets in 38 T20Is.
He took 18 wickets in England's 2019 World Cup-winning campaign and was part of the squad that won the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Wood said medical advice meant Test and 50-over cricket were no longer viable options after recurring ankle, knee, and elbow injuries.