Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'

Mark Wood, a fast bowler for England, has expressed deep regret over England's poor performance in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth. Wood, who had been battling a knee injury, played his first Test for 16 months in the series opener. However, England suffered a devastating defeat after leading by 105 runs and having nine seconds-innings wickets in hand.

Wood attributed the loss to Australia's dominant performance, particularly Travis Head's sensational 123 runs. Wood stated that if England had won the first game, the entire tour would have been different. The loss resulted from a calamitous collapse of nine wickets for just 99 runs, with Australia batting at a fast pace and scoring quickly.

Wood also highlighted the pressure the team faced during the tour, including media scrutiny and personal issues off the field. Despite acknowledging that his own performance might have been subpar due to injury concerns, Wood emphasized that the main problem was England's poor play. He also discussed the team's penchant for golf, noting that while it served as a way for players to bond, the public perception viewed it negatively.