Wood was one of three players to sign a lucrative three-year term, having previously admitted being tempted by a lucrative offer to play in the UAE.
Mark Wood feels the “players need to look at themselves a little bit more” to explain the dismal World Cup defence
Wood was one of three players to sign a lucrative three-year term, having previously admitted that a huge offer to play in the United Arab Emirates was testing his resolve, with Joe Root and Harry Brook following suit. Wood does not believe the two issues are linked but acknowledges the timing of England’s unexpected dip in results has not been helpful.“If we’re trying to look for excuses, I think players need to look at themselves a little bit more, me included.
Wood was honest about his own status, insisting that turning out for his country remained his primary motivation while acknowledging the financial muscle being flexed by franchise owners. “He said that I was part of the plans and I’m obviously delighted to have signed three years. It gives me security for me and my family.
England’s next match sees them take on Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday, a renewal of hostilities between the old rivals after a tense Ashes summer.
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