Born in Ossett, Yorkshire, England, Wood was a slow left orthodox spin bowler, who took fifty one wickets at an average of 26.39, with a best of 8 for 45 against Scotland.
A local of Ossett, Yorkshire, England, Wood was a slow-left-handed spin bowler who demonstrated his skills by taking fifty-one wickets at an average of 26.39, with a notable achievement being eight for forty-five against Scotland.