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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England star emerges as major doubt for second Ashes Test after missing training

  • Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test after sitting out England's first training session in Brisbane.
  • The Durham pace bowler remained at the team hotel to rest an issue with his left knee.
  • Wood previously underwent surgery on the same knee in March and also suffered a hamstring scare during a pre-series warm-up match.
  • In the first Test, he bowled 11 overs, reaching 93mph and striking Cameron Green, though his speeds later decreased.
  • Josh Tongue and Matthew Potts are potential replacements, with both men currently playing for England Lions in Canberra.

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Mark Wood set to miss second Ashes Test as England dealt fitness blow

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