Mark Wood will undergo preventive tests on Friday after suffering a hamstring strain on the first day of England’s Ashes warm-up match against the Lions.
Wood has been out of action for the past nine months following knee surgery, but returned on the opening day of the internal Ashes pre-season game at Perth’s Lilac Hill.
The 35-year-old quick bowler had completed eight overs (four in each session) before tea, but felt discomfort during his second practice and left the field in mid-afternoon.
The ECB confirmed that Wood would undergo a precautionary test on Friday, adding: The England fast bowler completed eight overs with the ball during the afternoon session and spent time away from the field.
“He’s going to bowl again in two days.”
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England stepped up Ashes preparations with warm-up match against England Lions
The England Lions, who batted first, had 208 wins and 5 losses at tea time on the first day. The Lions had scored 29 runs in Wood’s eight overs.
Captain Ben Stokes marked his return in impressive style, taking four of the five wickets, including that of potential No. 3 batsman Jacob Bethell before lunch.
Australian Ashes Series 2025-26
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First Test: Friday 21st November – Tuesday 25th November (2.30am) – Optus Stadium, Perth Second Test (day/night): Thursday 4th December – Monday 8th December (4.30am) – The Gabba, Brisbane Third Test: Wednesday 17th December – Sunday 21st December (12am) – Adelaide Oval Fourth Test: Thursday 25th December – Monday 29th December (11.30pm) – Melbourne Cricket Ground Fifth Test: Sunday 4th January – Thursday 8th January (11.30pm) – Sydney Cricket Ground
