England pacer Mark Wood has beenruled out of the 1st Test against Pakistan, starting December 1. The 32-year-old was already under doubt, having suffered a hip injury during the 2022 T20 World Cup.
What's next for Wood?
Wood, who is undergoing rehab,could be available for the secondand third Tests. He returned to international cricket in Septemberafter being sidelined for a long period due to an elbow injury.
A look at Wood'sTest career
Wood debuted against New Zealand at Lord's in 2015. He owns 82 scalps in 26 matches, averaging 31.91. He has claimed three five-fers, with the best bowling figures being 6/37 (vs Australia).
A historic Test series!
England have toured Pakistan after 17 years. The Brits won the seven-match T20Is by a 4-3 margin. England last played a Test series in Pakistan in the 2005-06 tour, losing the three-match series.