Mark Wood ruled out for rest of the season due to knee injury

The 29-year-old right-arm quick was instrumental in England’s first-ever World Cup win as he bagged 18 wickets at an impressive average of 25.72. Following that, England have stepped into their next big assignment, the Ashes, and the Durham quick was not included in England’s playing XI for the first Test that is currently underway at Edgbaston.

According to previous reports, Wood was already supposed to miss the Lord’s and Headingley Tests due to a left side strain that he sustained during a World Cup final win over against New Zealand. But it was announced on Friday that besides the side-strain, Wood had also been struggling with a knee problem along with a chronic ankle injury.

According to England Cricket on Twitter, “England fast bowler Mark Wood has had left knee surgery to address an injury sustained during the ICC Cricket World Cup.”

“The Durham player will continue rehabilitation for this and the left side strain that he sustained in the World Cup final. As a result of these injuries, he will be unavailable for any cricket for the remainder of the season.”

Wood has played 13 Test matches for England and bagged 36 wickets with best figures of 5-41.