England’s Ashes campaign has received a significant boost as fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any serious hamstring concerns. The 35-year-old experienced stiffness during a warm-up match on Thursday, November 13, prompting precautionary scans. These scans, conducted on Friday, November 14, confirmed no significant damage, much to the relief of the touring squad. Wood bowled eight overs in his return to competitive action before feeling the twinge. While he is unlikely to participate further in the warm-up fixture against the England Lions, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has stated he will train as scheduled for the upcoming Perth Test. This news is crucial for England’s plans, as Wood’s express pace is a vital weapon against Australia. His potential partnership with other fast bowlers like Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson, alongside Ben Stokes and Joe Root’s bowling contributions, could form a formidable all-pace attack. The team is eager to start the series strongly.
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