Mark Wood Urges England Teammates to Avoid 'Dumb' Media Comments

England fast bowler Mark Wood has acknowledged that some of his teammates have made naive and 'dumb' comments to the media, suggesting that remarks meant for the dressing room should not be aired publicly. He agreed with England's managing director Rob Key, who previously criticized players for speaking 'a lot of rubbish.' Wood cited examples like Ben Duckett's and Zak Crawley's controversial statements, which contributed to a perception that the team lacks humility. Following heavy defeats in India, some critics, including former captain Kevin Pietersen, accused the squad of prioritizing golf over cricket. Wood pushed back against these claims, insisting that while some players enjoy golf in their downtime, it does not detract from their commitment to hard training. He emphasized the need for greater respect and humility in the team's public statements going forward.