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I'm Still Targeting Probably the Last Test: Mark Wood
The Statesman Siliguri
|June 22, 2025
England's lead quick Mark Wood has not ruled out making a return in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as he continues his recovery from a knee surgery earlier this year.
The 35-year-old fast bowler sustained medial ligament damage to his left knee during the Champions Trophy and subsequently underwent surgery in March.
With a four-month recovery timeline, he was initially expected to miss the entire five-match series against India, which began at Headingley on Friday.
However, Wood has now indicated he could be available for the final Test at The Oval, starting July 31. He is expected to make his competitive return for Durham in their County Championship match against Somerset on July 22, a round where the Kookaburra ball will be used.
This story is from the June 22, 2025 edition of The Statesman Siliguri.
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