England fast bowler Mark Wood will not be involved on Day 4 of the first test against Sri Lanka after sustaining an injury to his right thigh. Wood pulled up during his run-up late on Day 3 and had to leave the field for treatment. England confirmed the nature of the injury before play started.
England ’s Mark Wood appeals for an LBW during day two of the Third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England , Saturday July 27, 2024. England Mark Wood celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies’ Shamar Joseph during day three of the Third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain, Sunday July 28, 2024.
It puts in doubt Wood’s availability for the remaining two tests of the series, at Lords’ from Aug. 29-Sept. 2 and The Oval from Sept. 6-10.
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