Perth, Nov 15, 2025

Mark Wood has been given the all-clear after a hamstring scare, offering England some reassurance ahead of the Ashes. However, he will sit out the final day of their only warm-up match at Lilac Hill in Perth against the England Lions.

Wood reported tightness in his left hamstring on Friday following two four-over spells that opened the three-day fixture. He left the field partway through the second session after his second spell and later underwent precautionary scans.

“Following precautionary scans on Friday, England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring,” the ECB said in a statement.

Wood will continue to train as planned in the build-up to the first Test in Perth, it added.

England have continued to manage Wood caref

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