Mark Wood says he is stepping away from England cricket, citing his inability to manage the physical demands of the game after a prolonged injury battle. The 36-year-old says he believes he cannot realistically continue in both Test and 50-over formats.
Wood frames his decision as a recognition of what his body can handle at this stage, rather than a single-match setback. Multiple reports focus on his conclusion that the workload required for international cricket in longer and limited-overs competitions is now beyond him.
Across the outlets, the main emphasis is on his retirement from England rather than the specific details of any particular injury, with coverage agreeing that Wood draws a line under his international career while effectively acknowledging limits in his fitness and recovery.
