IPL 2023: 'Hopefully, I will be able to come back' - LSG's Mark Wood leaves for England

Lucknow Super Giants premier pacer Mark Wood has returned home for the birth of his daughter. Wood represented Lucknow Super Giants in 4 matches and took 11 wickets, with 5 for 14 being his best bowling figures in IPL 2023.

In a video shared by Lucknow Super Giants on all their social media handles, Wood was hopeful that he might return for the final stages of IPL 2023

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"For the birth of my daughter. So, sadly, but for a good reason to go home. Hopefully, I might be able to come back and hopefully, you will be able to see me again. I am sorry that unfortunately I have not played more and in the four games that I have managed to play, I have managed to get a few wickets and hopefully, I can charge in again," the 33-year-old England pacer said.

We're so happy for you, Woody. You'll be missed! pic.twitter.com/4KKd2BVmtX

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 7, 2023