The Wood Life A Not so Helpful How-To Guide on Surviving Cricket, Life and Everything in Between

Need to know how to propel a cricket ball at unimaginable speeds? How to give the perfect speech at a wedding? What to feed an imaginary horse? The best way to celebrate an Ashes win? The worst way to watch a World Cup final chase? Planning the perfect date? What to do when you come across a dead body in the middle of Ashington?

Answers to all these vital questions are here, and more. Full of laugh-out-loud anecdotes, The Wood Life is a hilarious guide to life by one of English cricket's most beloved characters.

Mark Wood is an England and Durham fast bowler. Since making his international debut in 2015, he has represented his country in all three formats, enjoying an Ashes win and playing a vital part of England's first ODI World Cup triumph in 2019, where he bowled the fastest delivery of the tournament. He has become a cult hero among England fans, his vibrant personality endearing him to young and old alike.