Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Mark Wood Doubtful for Gabba Test
Mark Wood, a fast bowler for England, might not play in the next Ashes Test match against Australia in Brisbane.
This is because he is still recovering from a knee injury and has also reported tightness in his hamstring.
Wood had surgery in March for his knee and has been trying to come back to the team.
His teammate Joe Root said that Wood is doing everything he can to be ready for the match.
If Wood cannot play, Josh Tongue might take his place.
England lost the first match in Perth, so they are behind in the series.
Wood has said he will not play all five Tests, so his availability for the rest of the series is uncertain.
Mark Wood is doubtful for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane due to a recurring knee injury and hamstring tightness.
Joe Root, Wood's teammate, stated that Wood is doing everything possible to be ready for the match.
Wood skipped England's first training session in Brisbane, making Josh Tongue the likely replacement.
Wood's last competitive appearance was in the first Test in Perth, his first match in nine months after knee surgery.
England is trailing 0-1 in the Ashes series after losing the first Test in Perth.
- Who
- Mark Wood, England fast bowler
- What
- Mark Wood is doubtful for the second Ashes Test due to a recurring knee injury and hamstring tightness
- When
- The second Test starts on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Where
- Gabba, Brisbane
- Why
- Wood is still recovering from a knee injury and hamstring tightness, and the medical team is taking a cautious approach to avoid further damage
Cautious Approach
Aggressive Approach
Injury Management
Cautious Approach
Wood should prioritize recovery to avoid further damage and ensure long-term availability.
Aggressive Approach
Wood should push through the injury to maintain England's competitive edge in the series.
- Player
- Mark Wood
- Injury
- Knee issue and hamstring tightness
- Test Series
- Ashes 2025-26
- Current Series Status
- England trailing 0-1
- Likely Replacement
- Josh Tongue
- Next Test Venue
- Gabba, Brisbane
- Next Test Date
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Last Competitive Appearance
- Perth, December 2025
- Last Test Before Current Series
- August 2024 against Sri Lanka
Sources
Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood set to miss pink-ball Test in Gabba, Josh Tongue likely to feature - Report
Mark Wood To Miss Second Ashes Test, England Cricket Remain Cautious Over Fast Bowler: Report
England pacer Wood likely to miss second Ashes Test
'He Is Desperate To...': Joe Root Provides Crucial Update On Mark Wood's Availability