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Mark Wood out of action for rest of the year
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 following a significant elbow injury. This development is a substantial blow as he is now expected to be back for England during their tour of India in January next year. During this period, Wood will be out of action for the series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
"During what I thought was routine check on a previously troublesome elbow, I was shocked to learn I've got some bone stress in my right elbow. After the minor groin injury at Emirates Old Trafford, me and the medical team felt it was a good time to get my elbow looked at as it was a bit irritated. I'd put that down to the normal niggles every fast bowler gets and which I was playing through,” Wood said in an Instagram post.
"I'm especially surprised because I've been playing Test cricket and kept my speeds up. I work incredibly hard on my fitness, putting in extra work with coaches and physios making this even more disappointing. However, I guess this is, 'part of being a fast bowler', like Stokesy says."
"I will miss the rest of the year needing time to rest and build up, fully expecting to be back and firing in early 2025. I have been down this path before and will put in all the hard yards behind the scenes. I am very proud to represent my country and there is no better feeling."
England will play Pakistan in October for three Tests and will also tour New Zealand for three Tests in December.
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