Mark Wood Became A Hero in Headingley And Said ‘My Nose Will Bleed…’
Ashes 2023: Mark Wood Became A Hero in Headingley And Said ‘My Nose Will Bleed…’. England won the third Test match played between England and Australia at Headingley by 3 wickets. England were out for 7 wickets in the second session on the fourth day.
But Chris Woakes and Mark Wood took the lead and played brilliant innings to give the team victory in difficult times. Woakes scored an unbeaten 32 off 47 balls hitting 4 fours.
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Mark Wood again wreaked havoc with the bat:-
At the same time, Mark Wood hit 1 four-1 six in 8 balls and scored an unbeaten 16, and played a match-winning inning. Mark Wood was the hero of the match. He performed brilliantly with the ball and the bat.
While Wood took a total of 7 wickets, he contributed 40 runs with the bat. In the first innings, he scored 23 runs in 8 balls at a strike rate of 300.
Mark Wood had a funny answer when asked about batting further up the order after a stupendous win and blistering batting.
If I bat higher, my nose will bleed:-
Wood said – Happy to be the man of the match. The boys’ palms are sweaty. It was tough to bat against some of the best bowlers in the world.
This is the first time that I have won England with the bat. That’s why I am very happy. If I bat higher then my nose will bleed. So definitely the number should not be more than 9.
Wood further said – I was feeling a good rhythm. Tried to run as fast as I could.
I was happy to score 24 off 8. Will see how I get on, but will do everything possible to be prepared.
Stokes asked for fast bowling:-
In this match, Wood bowled at a speed of 150 kilometers per hour. He said on the question of fast bowling – I do not know what is the fastest, but I was thinking of Bob Willis.
I am very clear about my role. I bowl short and sharp spells. Stokes told me to bowl as fast as I can.
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I contribute whatever I have. Still things to work on going into the next game.