Mark Wood reflects on disappointing Ashes performance with regret
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Mark Wood expressed regret regarding his performance during England's Ashes campaign, highlighting the team's collapse in the first Test against Australia in Perth. Despite leading by 105 runs with nine wickets in hand, England lost after losing nine wickets for just 99 runs. Wood, who struggled with injuries throughout the series, particularly a knee issue that sidelined him after the opener, acknowledged that winning this match could have altered the course of the tour. England faced significant scrutiny both on and off the field, impacting team dynamics as they continued their series against Australia.
- •Wood describes his Ashes performance as one filled with shame.
- •England led by 105 runs but collapsed to lose the first Test.
- •Wood dealt with knee and hamstring injuries during the tour.
- •The tour was marked by off-field controversies and media scrutiny.
- •Wood is aware that winning in Perth could have changed the series.
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
- 1:48 PMBBC Sport — Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
"Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
"Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:51 PMWood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 1:48 PMWood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
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