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Mark Wood Aims for Summer Return After Injury

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · The Guardian

Mark Wood hopes to return to cricket later this summer after recovering from a left knee injury picked up during the Perth Ashes Test.

England pace bowler Mark Wood has revealed he hopes to be back on a cricket field later this summer as he recovers from a left knee injury. The 33-year-old stressed the importance of taking it slow during his recovery process. catcrossgame.com

"I need to take it slow," Wood told the BBC. "Realistically I've got maybe one more chance at doing this right. If I rush it back, then it's not good, that could be it." Wood picked up the injury during the Perth Ashes Test.

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