On Thursday, March 13, the Cricket Board (ECB) of England and Wales abandoned a colossal update on injuries on the veteran expressing the right rhythm Mark Wood.
The ECB confirmed that Mark Wood has undergone a successful knee operation and that it would be out of combat for at least four months.
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Mark Wood injured in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Wood has recently been seen in action in the ICC 2025 champions trophy where the National Cricket team of England had a terrible campaign under the direction of Jos Buttler.
The three Lions finished at the bottom of the table in their group and were the only team of the Champions ICC 2025 trophy to finish their campaign without a single point. In addition, the disastrous series of England in white ball cricket for an extended period forced Jos Buttler to give up his captain.
Speaking of Mark Wood, the dangerous Pacer was quite expensive during his first match in the competition against Australia when he had disclosed 75 points and put a single window.
Then, in the second match against the Afghan national cricket team, the Express stimulator underwent a knee injury at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.
After having a few overtime bowling, he started to feel discomfort and left the field. Later, he returned to the field and despite the drink, he contributed with a few overs. Overall, he played 8 letters in the match and gave 50 points, passing without a counter.
I am emptied to have been released for so long – Mark Wood
In an official declaration published by the Board of Cricket of England and the Wales (ECB), it was mentioned that Wood was excluded from all the cricket for four months after the analyzes and subsequent surgery confirmed the damage to the ligament to the left knee.
The ECB also revealed that the express stimulator had managed a knee problem for more than a year but experienced increased stiffness and discomfort during the shock of Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, Mark Wood said he was emptied to be excluded from the cricket for a long time and thanked his surgeon, the doctors, the staff, the teammates of England and the coaches for their support.
“I am emptied to go out so long after represented England in all formats since the beginning of last year,” said Wood. “But I have all confident that I will come back to all the cylinders now that I have been able to sort my knee.
“I would like to thank the surgeon, the doctors, the staff, my teammates and coaches from England for their support – and, of course, our fans. I can’t wait to come back and contribute to what will be a huge 2025 for us as a team. »»
Mark Wood is not part of the IPL
Wood being out of the cricket for four months will have no impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) because it is not part of any deductible from the T20 League.
He had signed up for the mega auction but could not be pre -selected in the final list, because the Board of Cricket of England and Wales (ECB) did not grant him the NOC to appear in the League.
Meanwhile, Mark Wood will now work in close collaboration with the ECB’s medical team on its rehabilitation and recovery and will aim to return to competitive cricket by the end of July 2025.
