England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes following a recurrence of a left knee injury sustained during the first Test in Perth.

Wood will return home later this week to work on his rehabilitation and recovery, the team said on Tuesday. Burning down the Baz-house is easy, but what comes after that for England? | Barney Ronay Read more

The 35-year-old’s absence is a blow to an inexperienced England attack who were well handled by Australia’s batters at the Gabba, where the hosts won by eight wickets.

Wood was ruled out on the same day Australia confirmed stalwart quick Josh Hazlewood would play no part in the Ashes following achilles and hamstring injuries.

Surrey seamer Matthew Fisher has been added to the squad and will link up with the group

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