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England’s Wood set for injury lay-off after knee surgery
Mark Wood, August 23, 2024

MARK WOOD is set to miss England’s marquee Test series against India this summer after undergoing knee surgery.

The 35-year-old Durham paceman has endured a long list of fitness problems over the course of his career and sustained his latest setback during last month’s miserable Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan.

Freshly back on duty after a long lay-off with a stress injury in his elbow, he pulled up sore during his side’s defeat to Afghanistan.

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