England are treading over thin ice at the moment with an injury update on Mark Wood revealing that the player would be sidelined for the England vs India Leeds test match
Schooled by India in the Lord’s test match as they slumped to an unprecedented 151 run defeat on day 5, England find themselves staring at the barrel. Despondent and disgruntled with the manner in which they lost their way and collapsed like a house of cards in 50 overs on the last day of the 2nd test match, the English side knew they needed something massive to return in the series.
However, things are not looking too bright for them ahead of the third test match of the five match series at Leeds. The side has been dealt a massive blow ahead of the showdown with speedster Mark Wood being ruled out of the encounter owing to an injury issue.
England Offer Mark Wood Injury Update Ahead Of England vs India 3rd Leeds Test Match
The player is on the injury bed at the moment are sustaining a shoulder injury during day 4 of the second test match between England and India. Wood who had ended up taking 5 wickets in that tie now leaves England’s bowling unit paper thin with Stuart Broad and Jofra Archer both out of the series owing to injuries.
While England are yet to announce a replacement for him, the side finds itself in a pickle at the moment. With the Indians going from strength to strength, the news of Wood being ruled out is only going to bolster the mood in the country’s camp further. Saqib Mahmood looks likely to make his debut as Wood’s replacement after his jarred right shoulder.
England were skittled out for a measly 120 at Lord’s as they came out chasing the 272 run target set by India on the day.
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