Mark Wood to miss large part of season
England pace bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the majority of the season due to major ankle surgery.
According to an ECB statement, Mark Wood “will return to competitive cricket later this summer”.
The Durham pace bowler had surgery on his ankle in November.
The 25-year-old bowler took 10 wickets in last summer’s Ashes series and taking a further six against Pakistan in the UAE which in an environment which does not favour pace bowling was an impressive feat.
Wood then returned home missing England’s dominant tour in South Africa
The ECB statement said the surgery was addressing some minor issues in his ankle and he will now undergo a rehabilitation programme.
Following successful surgery to the front of his left ankle in November, a further procedure was undertaken yesterday to address ongoing issues at the back of the ankle, Wood will now undertake a period of rehabilitation and begin a back-to-bowling programme before returning to competitive cricket.