Setback for England: Mark Wood Out of Ashes Due to Injury

In a blow to England's Ashes hopes, fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out due to a knee injury after playing the opener. His absence hurts an already struggling team, trailing 2-0 in the series. England needs to win the third test to maintain any chance of victory.

Fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the Ashes series due to a knee injury, dealing a significant blow to England, who currently trail 2-0. Wood's fitness was already a question mark coming into the series after knee surgery earlier in the year.

Wood had little impact in the series opener, bowling 11 overs without taking a wicket. He then missed the second test match in Brisbane. The 35-year-old was visibly dismayed about missing the remainder of the series, expressing his frustration in an Instagram post.

England faces a dire situation, needing to win the upcoming third test in Adelaide to maintain a shot at reclaiming the Ashes. The team has not won a test in Australia since the 2010-11 series, and Wood's absence intensifies the challenges facing their bowling attack.