20 August 2026

Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'

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Fast bowler Mark Wood said he looks back on his performance in England's dismal Ashes campaign with "shame". Wood was battling to overcome a knee injury in the run-up to the tour, but played in the...

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