'If I Am Batting, We're In Trouble..': England Star On The Backfoot Even Before World Cup Starts

Mark Wood talks about the hot and humid conditions of the IND Vs ENG warm-up game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Talking about the warm-up games, Mark Wood said that these games will prepare the team for the opening game and that the team needs to be ready for the challenge.

England are the defending champions and one of the favorites to reach the finals this time around.

Mark Wood mentioned that his eyes were shut during his batting practice because of the hot conditions out here in India and he wishes that he didn’t have to bat much in the tournament.

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Hopefully, his wish will be granted given that he is a frontline fast bowler known for his sheer pace. Mark Wood is a bowler who can constantly hit the deck with his bowling and he consistently clocks over 150 kmph. Talking about his role Wood said that he is just here to bowl as fast as he can and to get as many wickets as possible.

Mark Wood Is Feeling The Full Effect Of Indian Conditions On England Players

“Been a bit rainier than expected, but every time we come here to India it really is humid and hot. Been here only for two days but feeling the full effects of it already. Have to adapt to conditions quickly. A little bit stiff (after all the travel), it was a long journey, but this is the start of the World Cup, so we are really excited.”

“These games are just about building up to the opening game and we need to be ready for that. Just want to bowl fast and take as many wickets as possible. My eyes were shut (talking about his batting practice) for most of those shots. If I am batting, we are in trouble, hopefully, I don’t have to bat much,” said Mark Wood about the conditions in India.

England has a lot of depth in their squad in both departments. Apart from Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, David Willey, and Gus Atkinson are other fast bowlers in England’s squad. They have a good mix of experienced and raw talents in their squad which makes them one of the strongest contenders for the World Cup title.