England quickly bowler Mark Wood has actually exposed the “rubbish news” that he will certainly miss out on the remainder of the year with a reoccurrence of his historical arm joint issues.
Wood, among the quickest bowlers worldwide and a vital component of England’s Test prepares as they develop in the direction of following wintertime’s Ashes, has actually been sidelined with a ‘bone stress injury’.
The 34-year-old started to really feel discomfort throughout the initial Test versus Sri Lanka at Old Trafford last month and later on experienced an upper leg injury in the very same suit.
After being dismissed for the remainder of the collection he was analyzed by professionals, that revealed an extra major issue than anticipated. He will certainly start an extensive lay-off that takes him out of opinion for the wintertime trips of Pakistan and New Zealand.
“During what I thought was routine check on a previously troublesome elbow, I was shocked to learn I’ve got some bone stress in my right elbow,” he composed on Instagram.
“Me and the medical team felt it was a good time to get my elbow looked at as it was a bit irritated. I’d put that down to the normal niggles every fast bowler gets and which I was playing through.
“I work incredibly hard on my fitness, putting in extra work with coaches and physios making this even more disappointing. I will miss the rest of the year, needing time to rest and build up, (I’m) fully expecting to be back and firing in early 2025.
“I have been down this path before and will put in all the hard yards behind the scenes. I am very proud to represent my country and there is no better feeling. See you for some rockets in 2025!”
The England and Wales Cricket Board verified the information not long after, including: “Wood will continue to work closely with the ECB medical team on his management and rehabilitation.
“He aims to return to full fitness by early 2025, in time for England’s white-ball tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, scheduled to begin in February 2025.”
