Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Injuries Impact Ashes 2025 Series
Mark Wood, an England fast bowler, has to leave the Ashes series because he hurt his knee again.
England has called up Matthew Fisher to replace him.
Meanwhile, Australia's Josh Hazlewood will miss the rest of the series due to injuries.
Pat Cummins, Australia's captain, is expected to play in the third Test in Adelaide after recovering from a back injury.
Australia is leading the series 2-0 and can keep the urn if they draw the third Test.
Usman Khawaja is also set to return for Australia in the second Test in Adelaide, though his exact position in the batting order is still being discussed.
Mark Wood ruled out of the Ashes due to a recurrence of a left-knee injury, replaced by Matthew Fisher.
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the remaining Ashes series due to Achilles and hamstring injuries.
Pat Cummins expected to return for the third Test in Adelaide after recovering from a back injury.
Australia leads the five-Test series 2-0 and can retain the urn with a draw in Adelaide.
Usman Khawaja poised to return for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, with his role in the batting order still under discussion.
- Who
- Mark Wood, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Matthew Fisher, Usman Khawaja
- What
- Injuries and player replacements in the Ashes 2025
- When
- During the Ashes 2025 series
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Due to injuries and recovery progress
England
Australia
Player Injuries
England
Mark Wood ruled out due to left-knee injury, replaced by Matthew Fisher.
Australia
Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to Achilles and hamstring injuries.
Series Status
England
England faces a challenging situation with an inexperienced bowling attack.
Australia
Australia leads 2-0 and can retain the urn with a draw in Adelaide.
- Player
- Mark Wood
- Injury
- Left-knee injury
- Replacement
- Matthew Fisher
- Player
- Josh Hazlewood
- Injury
- Achilles and hamstring injuries
- Player
- Pat Cummins
- Status
- Expected to return for the third Test in Adelaide
- Series Status
- Australia leads 2-0
- Player
- Usman Khawaja
- Status
- Poised to return for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide
Sources
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