Overview
- Medical assessments determined the latest knee flare-up was more serious than England initially hoped following his Brisbane withdrawal.
- England have added seamer Matthew Fisher to the squad for the third Test in Adelaide on December 16 as they trail the series 2–0.
- Wood’s comeback ends after eight months out following left knee surgery and a brief return in the Perth opener.
- In an Instagram message, Wood voiced deep frustration but said he will keep pushing to get back.
- Former England bowler Darren Gough told talkSPORT he believes Wood’s Test career is likely over given his age and injury record.