WATCH: Ben Stokes gets EMOTIONAL as England captain hugs Mark Wood in the dressing room after win in third Ashes Test

Mark Wood starred in England's win as the pacer not only took seven wickets but also cored 40 crucial runs.

WATCH: Ben Stokes gets EMOTIONAL as England captain hugs Mark Wood in the dressing room after win in third Ashes Test

Ben Stokes hugs Mark Wood after England's win in third Ashes Test (Image via England Cricket Twitter)

England captain Ben Stokes got emotional as he hugged Mark Wood after the team’s win in the third Ashes Test. As Wood played a crucial role in England’s win in the third Test, Stokes hugged the pacer and shouted animatedly. England won the third Test by three wickets to keep their hopes alive for a series win. 

Chasing 251, England lost two early wickets as Mitchell Starc got Ben Duckett and Moeen Ali in quick succession. Soon, Zak Crawley was sent packing by Mitchell Marsh. Meanwhile, Joe Root and Harry Brook formed a little partnership before Pat Cummins got his matchup, Root. The Australia captain got Root caught behind the wicket. 

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Ben Stokes survived the last few minutes before lunch but could not hold his ground on the other side of the break. Mitchell Starc once again struck to send back Stokes and Jonny Bairstow. It all came down to Brook who showed nerves of steel and scored a gutsy 75. However, the young batter could not see England though as Starc bounced him up.

With over 20 runs to get and only three wickets left, England feared another defeat and conceding Australia an unassailable lead. But how could it be possible with Mark Wood still to bat? Wood, who entertained everyone with his three sixes in the first inning, once again played a quick cameo (16* off 8) and won the game with Chris Woakes (32*) hitting the winning runs.

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Mark Wood gets special treatment from teammates in the dressing room

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Mark Wood and Chris Woakes celebrate England’s win in third Ashes Test (Image via England Cricket Twitter)

As Chris Woakes hit the winning run, he and Mark Wood had their arms aloft with the Headinngely crowd going bonkers in the background. England players were also on their feet. After the presentation was over, England players came to Wood to congratulate him on a fabulous comeback game. 

England Cricket shared a video wherein Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, and Stuart Broad are seen giving long and tight hugs to Wood.

Notably, Mark Wood was named the Player of the Match for his seven wickets and 40 crucial runs which he scored at a strike rate of 250. 

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