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Wood announced his retirement on Tuesday after struggling with recurring ankle and elbow injuries.
The fast bowler played 38 Tests, 70 ODIs and 38 T20 internationals for England. He took 253 wickets across all formats.
Wood last represented England in November during the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia. England eventually lost the five-match series 4-1.
Wood said his retirement felt like a natural decision after a difficult year.
“Although this may not come as a surprise given the past year, it just feels like a natural time at the end of my contract,” Wood wrote on social media.
He said he had always tried to recover from injuries and return to international cricket.
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However, medical advice eventually changed his plans.
Wood said doctors had ruled out Test and 50-over cricket for him. As a result, he decided to end his England career.
The Durham fast bowler built a reputation for producing some of the fastest spells in international cricket.
Wood made his Test debut in 2015.
He played an important role in England’s Ashes success that year. At Trent Bridge, he bowled Australia’s Nathan Lyon to help England seal the series victory.
Wood also impressed during the 2021-22 Ashes series, taking 17 wickets.
His performances extended beyond Test cricket.
Wood played a key role in England’s 2019 50-over World Cup triumph on home soil. He took 18 wickets in 10 matches during the tournament.
Four years later, he was part of England’s squad that won the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Wood finished his international career with 253 wickets across the three formats.
His pace made him an important option for England across different conditions and competitions.
Despite his repeated injury setbacks, Wood continued to return to the national team whenever his fitness allowed.
The 36-year-old said he now hopes to continue playing cricket in some capacity.
“I got to live out a dream and I hope I can continue playing cricket in some capacity and pursuing other challenges in the future,” Wood said.
His retirement closes a notable chapter in England cricket after more than a decade at international level.
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