England’s fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher due to a recurrence of his left-knee injury.
The recent revelation is a significant blow for England, who are already trailing 2-0 in the series.
The 35-year-old only returned to action in the first Test in Perth after eight months out following a knee injury.
Wood developed swelling in the same left knee and was forced to miss the second Test.
He wrote in an Instagram post, “None of us expected this. I came here with high expectations about making a big impact. I am desperately disappointed that despite yet more injections and medical treatment it has become clear.”
As reported by the BBC, it is a major setback to the tourists, who are already 2-0 down, and to Wood, whose international future is uncertain.
It has been observed that his career has been disrupted by injuries, and the Perth Test was the end of a 15-month absence from Test cricket due to an elbow injury.
Wood bowled 11 overs at Perth Stadium courageously without taking a wicket.
However, Australian coach Andrew McDonald confirmed captain Pat Cummins is set to be available when the hosts gather for the third Test on Wednesday.
The recent changes regarding England fast bowler Mark Wood being ruled out of the Ashes tour is a major setback for the struggling England squad, making it difficult to recover from a series.
Australia could recall batter Usman Khawaja after the opener struggled in the first Test with a back injury and missed the second.
In addition, McDonald said Khawaja could return at number five, leaving a new association of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald intact.
