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Mark Wood, the England fast bowler, finds Rohit Sharma the toughest batter. Wood says Sharma's mastery over short balls makes him hard to get out. Wood played in England's 2019 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup wins. He balances county cricket with franchise cricket. Wood is known for his express pace, often exceeding 145 kmph.

England's fast bowler Mark Wood is set to return to county cricket next month, aiming to play for Durham in September after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him since February. Wood is cautiously preparing for the Ashes series in Australia later this year, with England's management prioritizing his long-term fitness.

England's Mark Wood has opened up about how to bowl to India's aggressive batter Rishabh Pant, emphasizing the need for precision against him. Wood also humorously noted Virat Kohli's vulnerability around the off-stump, but that he never managed to use it to his advantage. He named Rohit as the toughest batter he's faced.

Mark Wood, sidelined due to injury, has cautioned Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Edgbaston Test. Wood anticipates Jasprit Bumrah's eagerness to participate in both the Edgbaston and Lord's Tests, emphasizing the significance of overseas bowlers wanting to perform well at Lord's. Michael Atherton suggests India should consider including Kuldeep Yadav in their lineup.