In an enormous blow for England, tearaway pacer Mark Wooden is ready to overlook the essential second Ashes Take a look at in opposition to Australia in Brisbane due to issues over his left knee.
In accordance with Sky Sports activities report, Wooden missed England’s first coaching session in Brisbane. He remained on the workforce resort to relaxation a difficulty along with his left knee whereas the rest of the aspect returned to work with an optionally available session at Allan Border Subject on Saturday.
England nonetheless have 4 days of coaching left on the Gabba earlier than the day-night second Take a look at – together with two classes beneath lights – however it’s believed that Wooden is unlikely to participate in that match.
Mark Wooden’s Battle With Accidents
Notably, the 35-year-old Wooden sat out the entire home season following surgical procedure on the identical knee in March and even confronted a hamstring concern throughout the pre-series warm-up recreation in opposition to the England Lions.
He was finally handed match after being despatched for scans however bowled solely 11 overs whereas carrying heavy strapping in Perth as England have been overwhelmed by Australia inside two days – the primary two-day Ashes Take a look at in 104 years.
Though wicketless, Wooden hit 93mph within the first innings and rattled all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced with a pointy bouncer to the helmet, although his tempo dipped throughout a brief spell in Australia’s chase.
Who Will Substitute Mark Wooden In England’s Taking part in XI?
Josh Tongue can be the almost definitely candidate to take Mark Wooden’s place within the England XI for the second Take a look at, a day-night match on the Gabba which begins on Thursday.
Notably, Tongue is one in all three England gamers – alongside fellow seamer Matthew Potts and batter Jacob Bethell – who’re at present in Canberra, tuning up within the Lions’ match in opposition to a Prime Minister’s XI.
Tongue went wicketless in his 16 overs on Saturday, whereas Potts picked up two for 40 from an similar spell because the Prime Minister’s XI declared at 308 for eight. In reply, the England Lions closed the day on 30 with out loss within the two-day match.