Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Mark Wood Undergoes Scan for Hamstring Issue Ahead of Ashes
A key English cricket player named Mark Wood felt some tightness in his leg muscle during a practice game before the big Ashes series against Australia.
He had to stop playing and will get a special scan to check if it's serious.
Wood is very important for England's team because he bowls very fast.
This happened on the first day of the practice game in Perth.
Meanwhile, Australia also has some players with leg injuries.
One player, Sean Abbott, can't play in the first game, and their main captain, Pat Cummins, is also injured.
Wood is expected to be okay to play again in a couple of days, but everyone is waiting to see what the scan shows.
England bowler Mark Wood underwent a precautionary scan for hamstring stiffness after leaving a warm-up match.
Wood's participation in the upcoming Ashes opener is now uncertain due to the injury.
He bowled eight overs in his first red-ball game in nine months before experiencing discomfort.
Australia also faces injury concerns with Sean Abbott ruled out of the first Test and Pat Cummins unavailable.
Josh Hazlewood sustained a hamstring issue but has been cleared to play in the Perth Test.
- Who
- Mark Wood (England fast bowler)
- What
- Experienced hamstring stiffness during a warm-up match and is undergoing a precautionary scan.
- When
- During Day 1 of England's warm-up match, with the scan scheduled for Friday.
- Where
- Perth, during a warm-up match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill Park.
- Why
- Due to hamstring stiffness experienced during his bowling spells.
Wood's Injury Concern
Australian Injuries
Availability for Ashes Opener
Wood's Injury Concern
Mark Wood experienced hamstring stiffness during a warm-up match and is undergoing a precautionary scan, raising concerns about his availability for the first Ashes Test.
Australian Injuries
Australia's Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the Ashes opener due to a hamstring injury, while Josh Hazlewood was cleared to play despite picking up a similar issue. Regular captain Pat Cummins is also recovering from a back injury and will miss the first Test.
Impact on Team Strategy
Wood's Injury Concern
Wood is considered England's key hope for reclaiming the Ashes and his potential absence or limited capacity due to injury could significantly impact England's bowling attack.
Australian Injuries
Australia is already without their captain Pat Cummins, and the hamstring issues for Hazlewood and Abbott, though Hazlewood is cleared, add to their challenges.
- Player Injured
- Mark Wood (England)
- Injury Type
- Hamstring stiffness
- Event
- England vs England Lions warm-up match
- Location
- Perth
- Scan Date
- Friday
- Australian Players Injured
- Sean Abbott (hamstring, ruled out), Josh Hazlewood (hamstring, cleared), Pat Cummins (back, out for first Test)
- Ashes Series Start
- Unspecified, but before first Test
Sources
Australia get Hazlewood and Abbott injury scare ahead of Ashes opener in Perth
Ben Stokes Defends England's Preparation For Ashes Series in Australia
Australia suffer fresh injury blow as Abbott ruled out of first Ashes Test
Relief for Australia as Josh Hazlewood fit for Ashes Test in Perth after injury scare
Ashes: Smith says England going 'wrong way' by choosing pace for Perth Test
