Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against Australia, England`s Joe Root has provided an update on star pacer Mark Wood`s injury.
Speaking about Wood`s injury, Root said that the pacer is ready to do all the things that can help him produce better results for the “Three Lions”.
“I don`t know the full ins and outs with Woody, but you know with him he`ll do everything he can to be as ready as soon as possible. He`s very professional in that regard. He`s desperate to do well for England. He`ll put everything out on the field, leave no stone unturned. He wants to bowl as fast as he can, as often as possible, in England.” said the right-handed batsman.
Wood was out of action for nearly nine months after undergoing surgery on his left knee. He made his comeback to the England team during the first match of the Ashes series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. He bowled 11 overs in the Perth Test.
Root also feels that if the 35-year-old pacer misses out on the second clash, then it would provide an opportunity to some other player to come out and perform on a great stage.
“In terms of him getting ready, I don`t know when it`ll be. Whether that`s days or weeks, we`ll see. But clearly if he does miss out, then that provides a brilliant opportunity for someone to come in. What a great stage to go and perform on, and great opportunity. A lot can happen quite quickly. You can have a real influence on the game. That`s the carrot there for whoever it is that gets the opportunity if Woody`s not available,” said the 34-year-old batsman.
His statement came after the pacer did not show up for the training session in Brisbane. He was the only one among the 13 English players, who did not make his appearance for the practice session at the Allan Border Field.
As per ESPNcricinfo, Mark Wood`s absence from England`s opening training session at Allan Border Field on Saturday – before the pink-ball Test – suggests he is being rested as the tourists look to recover from their 1-0 deficit.
The “Three Lions” suffered a loss by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test match in Perth. The visitors will look to bounce back in the second game, which is scheduled to be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
(With ANI Inputs)
