The Ashes: England quick Mark Wood cleared for first Test following hamstring scans
England spearhead Mark Wood will not take any further part in their Lilac Hill warm-up match, but the team are confident he will be fit for the first Test.
The injury-prone quick had Pommie hearts in mouths on Thursday after pulling up lame from his second spell and was subsequently sent for scans on his hamstring.
He was spotted doing light work on Friday with the England camp; however, on Saturday, the 35-year-old was cleared of any major damage.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Following precautionary scans on Friday, England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring,” they said in a statement.
“He is not expected to feature today - the third day of England’s warm-up match against the Lions XI at Lilac Hill Park, Perth.
“Wood will continue to train as planned in the build-up to the first Test in Perth.”
It means Wood will have only eight overs under his belt before the first Test, and given his history, England will be cautious about rolling him out underdone in such a long series.
It comes as England will get another look at their pace attack as they bowl against the England Lions in their final ‘competitive’ hit-out ahead of the first Test.
