England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket
England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket. Sky Sports reported that the decision was due to a knee injury, but the supplied report does not provide further details about the injury, the timing of Wood’s retirement, or his future involvement in other forms of cricket.
England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket due to a knee injury, according to Sky Sports.
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