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Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes with recurring knee injury
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series after suffering a recurrence of the knee problem that first flared during the opening Test in Perth. The setback affects the left knee on which he underwent surgery in March. Wood, who also sat out of the second Test, will embark on yet another rehabilitation under ECB medical staff.
"Wood will return home later this week and will work closely with the ECB medical team on his rehabilitation and recovery," an ECB statement said.
"Gutted to be out the remainder of the Ashes. After extensive surgery and seven long, hard months of work and rehab to get back into the Test arena, my knee just hasn't held up. None of us expected this. I came here with high expectations about making a big impact. I'm desperately disappointed that despite yet more injections and intensive medical treatment, it has become clear that the flare-up in my knee is worse than feared," Mark Wood wrote in an Instagram post.
"I'm really sorry that it has left me unable to perform as expected but it is not for want of trying. Whatever happens, I will continue to push the limits to get back again. It has been a tough road these past few months but I remain determined to give it another proper go. I still believe we can turn things around. Never give in. Come on, England," Wood added.
Meanwhile, England have brought in Surrey seamer Matthew Fisher as Wood's replacement. Fisher, who has been in Australia, will link up with the squad this week.
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