England's Mark Wood Faces Fitness Challenge Ahead of Second Ashes Test

England fast bowler Mark Wood may miss the second Ashes test due to concerns over his left knee. Having recently undergone surgery, Wood's recovery has been slow. England hopes he could return later in the series as they trail Australia 1-0 after an eight-wicket loss in Perth.

England fast bowler Mark Wood sat out a crucial training session on Saturday, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming second Ashes test due to ongoing issues with his left knee.

Having undergone knee surgery in March—his eighth career operation—concerns over Wood's fitness have lingered as he only recently made his return to competitive cricket. The 35-year-old has been training under the burden of heavy leg strapping.

Despite England's hopes for Wood's recovery before Thursday's match at the Gabba in Brisbane, it appears increasingly unlikely. Australia currently leads the series 1-0 following their dominant eight-wicket win in Perth, where Wood managed 11 overs and went wicketless with figures of 0-44.

(With inputs from agencies.)