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Woakes & Wood: Fitness Fears Cloud England's Stars
12 Jun
Summary
- Woakes managed for knee injury, rested from recent matches.
- Wood's ankle surgery recovery tracked closely by medical staff.
- Both bowlers' fitness is a major concern for upcoming tournaments.
England faces significant concerns over the fitness of fast bowlers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood. Woakes' long-term knee injury requires careful management, resulting in his exclusion from upcoming matches against Ireland and Pakistan to control his workload. He has been participating in limited-overs cricket for Warwickshire, bowling ten overs in a recent match.
Similarly, Wood's fitness is a major worry. Despite recovering from three ankle surgeries and displaying impressive speed in the Caribbean, his availability for county games has been delayed. England's medical staff are reportedly cautious due to scans on his ankle, and he has yet to play for Durham this season. The duo's ability to remain injury-free is critical for England's prospects.
