Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'

Mark Wood, the veteran fast bowler, expressed his feelings of shame regarding England's disappointing performance in the 2013 Ashes series. The 36-year-old fast bowler had been struggling with a knee injury prior to the tour, and his form was not up to the mark. Wood played in the first Test against Australia at Perth but was later ruled out for the remainder of the tour due to the same knee issue.

The Australian team exploited England's weaknesses, with Travis Head's spectacular 123 runs sealing the victory in the first Test. Wood lamented that England's loss in Perth would have turned the entire tour around. He also criticized the team's performance, stating that they did not play well and were under immense pressure from the media.

Wood acknowledged that his own fitness level was not where it needed to be, and his hamstring problem might have been masking his knee problem. He also touched upon the team's indulgence in golf and the scrutiny it received from the public.