Wood's quest to fulfil bucket list

MARK Wood is a double World Cup winner who took the wicket that sealed England's last Ashes triumph but the fast bowler is craving even more 'bucket list' items in a whirlwind next 12 months.

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England will seek to regain the urn for the first time since 2015 next winter, but before the Australia trip is a home Test series against India, while their Champions Trophy campaign starts on Saturday.

Wood is expected to have an important role in all three pursuits and while he is aware of his body's limitations after several injury setbacks throughout his career, he wants to add to his medals haul.

The 35-year-old told the PA news agency: "I'm getting a bit older now and in the back of your mind, you're always thinking 'when will it be it?' I just want to play as much as I can, for as long as I can.

"I'm not going to play every game, that's a given, because my body doesn't allow me to do that, but I'd love to play that Test series against India and win it.

"And the ultimate for any England cricketer is to try and win in Australia.

"They would definitely be bucket list things. Go to the Champions Trophy, as well, you want to try to be involved in all of it."