PAK vs ENG: Big blow for England, this fast bowler may be out of the first test against Pakistan, know the reason

England fast bowler Mark Wood is doubtful for next week’s first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The 32-year-old had suffered a hip injury during the T20 World Cup in Australia. Due to this injury, he could not play the semi-final against India and the final match against Pakistan. Now it seems difficult for him to play in the first Test against Pakistan as well.

England organized a training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Test series against Pakistan, in which Harry Brookes was not seen apart from Mark Wood. Both these players were rested.

Test team captain Ben Stokes said about Mark Wood Test captain Ben Stokes said: ‘We decided to let Brook and Wood spend time at home. We felt that a week at home would be beneficial for him to recharge his batteries. Obviously, it would be better for Wood to stay at home with his wife and children and rehab than going out to rehab. I did not have much contact with him.

The first ODI between Pakistan and England is to be played on Thursday, December 1 and it appears from Stokes’ statement that Wood will miss the first Test. In fact, Wood is no longer with the team and will need some time to prepare for the match. In such a situation, if he reaches Pakistan directly in a few days, then it will be very difficult for him to be a part of the first test.

In Wood’s absence, England will be left with two fast bowlers in the form of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson, so it remains to be seen who Stokes places in the playing XI.