England's Wood cleared of hamstring injury
Summary
England's fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any serious hamstring injury after a recent scan. He experienced tightness during an Ashes warm-up game but is now set to continue preparing for the first Test against Australia. Wood will not play in the final day of the tour game but will train for the upcoming match.Key Facts
- Mark Wood, a fast bowler for England, was worried about a hamstring injury but has been cleared after a scan.
- The injury scare happened during an Ashes warm-up game against England Lions.
- Wood, aged 35, had surgery on a knee injury earlier this year and this was his first major game since then.
- He will not participate in the final day of the tour game but will keep training for the first Test against Australia.
- The first Test against Australia is scheduled for November 21 at Optus Stadium.
- England considers Wood an important part of their fast-bowling attack for the Ashes series.
- Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is out of the first Test due to his own hamstring issues.
- Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed is out of the Lions’ tour because of a leg injury.
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