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Wood Out: England's Ashes Hopes Hit Knee
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mark Wood misses second Ashes Test due to knee concerns.
- Wood's comeback followed nine months of recovery from surgery.
- England faces challenges in day-night Tests without Wood.
England's Ashes campaign has suffered a major setback with fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of the second Test in Brisbane. Concerns over his left knee, which required surgery nine months ago, have sidelined the 35-year-old. This follows his recent return to Test cricket in Perth.
Wood's likely replacement is Josh Tongue, who is currently with the England Lions. The absence of Wood, a key component of England's high-pace attack, is particularly worrying given the team's struggles in day-night matches and their historical difficulties at the Gabba.
This injury adds to a series of fitness issues for Wood, including past elbow problems and recent hamstring tightness. Despite not taking wickets in Perth, his speed was crucial to England's strategy, and his absence will be keenly felt against an Australian side boasting Mitchell Starc.
