Mark Wood: England fast bowler reflects on Ashes performance with ‘shame’
BBC Sport reports on Mark Wood’s reflection on England’s dismal Ashes campaign, where he expresses "shame" over their performance, particularly in the first Test in Perth.
Wood, battling a knee injury, played in the series opener but was subsequently ruled out of the tour. He attributes England’s defeat to a "total missed opportunity" due to a dramatic collapse in their batting.
"I look back on it shamefully… We should have won that first game. The whole tour is different if we win in Perth." – Mark Wood
He recalls Australia’s impressive chase, stating:
"Australia were there for the taking… Then the game just seemed to be in fast forward… I stopped the play… ‘what are we actually doing here, because this is the last resort?’"
Wood’s interview provides insights into the psychological toll of the Ashes tour, highlighting the impact of injury and the pressure under which the English team played.
