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England quick Mark Wood sets high standard with stunning T20 World Cup feat

Mark Wood has been outstanding for England at the T20 World Cup, taking nine wickets at an average of 12 while being the fastest bowler on show at the tournament

When Mark Wood underwent surgery on an elbow injury in March, the England quick shared video of him on Instagram talking “absolute rubbish” after the operation while he was still under anaesthetic.

Among his hilarious ramblings, Wood asked whether his arm had been cut off before stating: “Whatever. I’ll still bowl fast.” And since returning to action against Pakistan after a six-month lay-off, Wood has been able to consistently crank up the pace.

Having been clocked at 97mph in his first game back, Wood has been the fastest bowler on show so far at the T20 World Cup. In a list compiled by the ICC, Wood was found to have bowled the tournament’s fastest delivery during England’s win over New Zealand.

The 32-year-old was clocked at 96.15mph during his first over, with the ball in question coming very close to dismissing Glenn Phillips for a first ball duck. However, Phillips got an inside edge and the ball flashed past his leg stump and ran away for four.

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