IPL Auction 2020: 5 English bowlers to watch out for

#3 Mark Wood

Wood was the fastest bowler at this summer's World Cup

Wood was one of the unsung heroes of England’s World Cup triumph in the summer. The right-arm quick gave captain Eoin Morgan a different option throughout the innings, and he made vital contributions at the back end of the innings. The Durham seamer also bowled the fastest ball of the tournament, reaching 96 mph in the final against New Zealand, and his pace was a constant threat throughout the tournament.

The biggest problem for Wood so far in his international career has been injuries, so he may look to the IPL as a chance for him to build his fitness ahead of the English summer, as well as prove his credentials ahead of the World T20 in Australia in 2020. The 29-year-old is also a lot shorter than the likes of Jofra Archer and Mitchell Starc, who bowl a similar pace to Wood, so he does provide a very different bowling option.