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England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer

BBC News · May 2, 2026, 6:51 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Mark Wood has played 38 Tests for England, but only one since August 2024
  • Cricket Correspondent Published15 minutes ago Pace bowler Mark Wood is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.
  • Wood had surgery on his left knee in March 2025 and returned to play for England in the first Test against Australia in November.

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Mark Wood has played 38 Tests for England, but only one since August 2024

Cricket Correspondent Published15 minutes ago Pace bowler Mark Wood is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.

Wood had surgery on his left knee in March 2025 and returned to play for England in the first Test against Australia in November. He bowled only 11 overs in Perth before being ruled for the rest of the series.

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