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England fast bowler Mark Wood has signed a new two-year deal with Durham.

He has played 76 games for the club in all formats but injuries prevented him making an appearance in the summer.

Wood is currently with England's T20 World Cup squad in Australia and has been selected for the Test tour to Pakistan, which begins on 1 December.

"Whenever I get the chance to come back and play for the club it gives me great excitement," said the 32-year-old, who made his Durham debut in 2011.

"Whether it is stepping on the field with Durham or England it is always a special moment to be back home, I'll be looking forward to helping Durham win cricket matches in the near future, whenever I get the chance to put the shirt back on."

Wood took 10 wickets in three Championship games early in the 2021 season, the last time he played for the club.

"It is great news that Woody has reconfirmed his commitment to Durham for a further two years," said director of cricket Marcus North.

"Although due to his international commitments we may not see him too often, whenever he does play for the club his influence on and off the field is extremely valuable.

"His passion for Durham is infectious and we look forward to seeing him representing Durham at some point during the next two seasons."

Durham had a disappointing campaign in 2022, finishing sixth in County Championship Division Two and failing to reach the knockout stage of the T20 Blast or One-Day Cup.