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Mark Wood Cleared of Hamstring Injury as England Gauge Perth Test Call

His first game in nine months leaves England with a cautious selection decision.

The Ashes opener between England and Australia will be played from November 21 in Perth.
Cricket - Second Test - England v West Indies - Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, Britain - July 20, 2024 England's Mark Wood during the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Mark Wood for England watches from the boundry at Lillac Hill.
England quick Mark Wood has been cleared of any hamstring issues ahead of the Ashes series

Overview

  • ECB scans found no damage to Wood’s left hamstring after he reported stiffness.
  • He felt discomfort after eight overs in a warm-up against the England Lions at Lilac Hill Park in Perth.
  • He is not expected to bowl on the final day of the warm-up match.
  • England say he will continue training ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21.
  • Picking him for the opener is still considered a risk, with Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue among the pace options.