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Wood injury concern for England in tour match

Wood injury concern for England in tour match

Summary

England cricketer Mark Wood experienced tightness in his left hamstring during a warm-up match against England Lions in Perth. He will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury. This is his first cricket match after a nine-month break due to previous injuries.

Key Facts

  • Mark Wood felt tightness in his left hamstring during a practice match for the Ashes.
  • He will have a medical scan on Friday to check the injury.
  • It was Wood's first match after dealing with a knee injury needing surgery.
  • Wood bowled two spells of four overs, as planned, and reached speeds of 91 mph.
  • The hamstring issue is in the same leg that had knee surgery earlier.
  • England captain Ben Stokes took four wickets in the match.
  • Brydon Carse, another England bowler, missed the first day due to illness.
  • Australia's Pat Cummins is out of the first Test because of a back injury.
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