Mark Wood bowled 11 wicketless overs in the Ashes opener in Perth before missing the day-night Test in Brisbane due to a problematic knee. Reuters
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Injured Mark Wood out of Ashes; England's series hopes dim

  • Mark Wood ruled out of the remainder of the 2025-26 Ashes due to a troublesome left knee.
  • This is a major blow for England, who are trailing Australia 2-0 in the five-match series.
  • Wood had limited impact in the first Test and missed the second, with his fitness being an issue after recent knee surgery.
  • Matt Fisher has been drafted into the Test squad as cover for the injured fast bowler.
  • Wood expressed deep disappointment on social media, stating his knee hasn't held up despite extensive treatment.

Why It Matters: Mark Wood's injury severely hurts England's already slim Ashes chances.

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