Mark Wood
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Born on 11 January 1990, Mark Wood is a professional English cricketer known for his express pace and commitment on the field. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler, Wood has been a key figure in England’s fast-bowling attack, regularly delivering speeds around 90 miles per hour.
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- Birth Date
- 11 Jan, 1990
- Age
- 30 yrs
- Occupations
- Cricketer
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Ashington
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- English cricketer
- Net Worth 2021
- 10 million
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Early Life and Personal Background
Mark Wood was born in Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom. His father’s name is Derek Wood. Details about his early personal life remain limited in public records. One of his early cricketing idols was fellow Ashington-born fast bowler Steve Harmison. Deeply inspired by Harmison, Wood sought to emulate his pace and intensity on the field, eventually developing into one of England's fastest bowlers, reportedly reaching speeds of up to 97 mph in peak form. In international matches, he wears the jersey number 33.
Domestic Career and County Cricket
Wood began his domestic cricket career in 2008, debuting for Northumberland in minor counties cricket. During his time there, he contributed to the team's victories in both the Minor Counties Championship and three MCCA Knockout Trophy titles.
In 2011, Wood joined Durham County Cricket Club, transitioning to first-class cricket. His performances caught the attention of national selectors, and he soon progressed into List A matches, including appearances against teams such as Sri Lanka A and Scotland.
