AUS vs ENG: 'Will Let Body Recover And Gear Up For Next Test'! Mark Wood Excited To Take Field In Manchester

England pacer Mark Wood is excited to face Australia in the next Test of the ongoing Ashes 2023. Mark Wood said that he will let his body recover and then gear up for the next battle in Manchester. The England pacer came up with a marvellous show in the 3rd Test at Headingley.

Mark Wood did not play in the first two Tests. The right-arm speedster made a grand entry in the 3rd Test, grabbing a five-wicket haul in the 1st innings. Later, the England pacer also picked 2 wickets in the 2nd innings to capture 7 scalps in total.

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Wood also hit unbeaten 16 runs in the 2nd innings to lead England to victory. Earlier in 1st innings, he stormed 3 sixes to score 24 off 8. Hence, Wood played a big role with both bat and ball in the Headingley Test. He also won the man of the match award.

I Will Let The Body Recover: Mark Wood

Speaking to reporters ahead of ENG vs AUS 4th Test in Manchester, Mark Wood said he will let his body recover and then gear up for the next encounter.

“This was my first game in a very, very long time, especially in Test cricket. I will let the body recover, get myself in a good space, let the wounds recover and get myself up for the next one,” the 33-year-old pacer said.

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Mark Wood also added that he played three consecutive games against Australia last time. He will use that experience to come up with another good show in Ashes 2023.

“I did four [Tests] in Australia last time and three of them were in a row. It’s a big ask, but one I’ve done before and I will lean on that experience to try to do it again. I will speak to the physio, but I imagine I will bowl once or twice, do a couple of gym sessions, maybe some running, but it won’t be too drastic. I have to let the body recover,” said Wood, who arrived in Ashes 2023 directly after IPL 2023.

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With 7 wickets in just 1 Test at an average of 14.29, Wood has got a marvellous start to the series. He will aim to come up with astonishing performances in the next two games as well. ENG vs AUS 4th Test of Ashes 2023 will take place at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.

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The encounter beings on July 19 (Wednesday). Australia leads Ashes 2023 2-1 after three matches. Australia won the opening game by 2 wickets and the 2nd Test by 43 runs. Later, England won the 3rd Test by 3 wickets.

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