This Ashes 2025-26 The series so far has been an injury-riddled contest, with the injury ward seeing as much action as the outfield as Australia’s 2-0 lead. After news that the Australian superstar Josh Hazlewood Left out of the rest of the series, English struck a blow to match his own PACE attack. Their fast bowler, Branded woodsuffered an immediate recurrence of a long-standing issue, forcing the team into a desperate search for PACE reinforcements for the remaining three matches.
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England’s Premium fast bowler Wood has been officially ruled out of the rest of the Ashes side after a recurrence of his left knee injury during the first Test in Perth. The injury is a significant setback for the 35-year-old, whose career has been repeatedly interrupted by various physical problems.
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Injury details: Wood suffered a recurrence of a left knee injury that had previously required surgery and kept him out for 15 months, including England Champions Cup Campaign.
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Match attendance: The first Test was his comeback game, but he bowled just 11 wicketless overs before reporting knee pain. He subsequently missed the second Test in Brisbane, which Australia won by eight wickets.
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Official Statement: The decision was finalized to send the tree house for restoration in the spotlight. An ECB statement confirmed: “Wood will return home this week and work closely with the ECB Medical Team in his rehabilitation and recovery. “
The recurrence, which occurred some time after his previous operation, and his age (he turned 36 in January), his test future remains a serious question mark. His exit leaves a gaping hole in England’s strategy, especially the loss of his original pace in Australian conditions.
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Immediate replacement for England’s remaining Ashes 2025-26 vs Australia
To match their pace, the England camp immediately called up a new face to join their senior squad. The replacement is now in Australia Lions of Englandand will liaise with the Test team immediately to prepare for the crucial third Test in Adelaide on December 17.
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Replacement details: Matthew FisherA 28-year-old sailor from Surrey was drafted. Fisher is a tall, six-foot two-seamer known for his high release point, which offers a different challenge to Australian batters.
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Lack of experience: Fisher brings minimal experience to the high-pressure environment of the Ashes, having played just one Test for England to date, taking his only Test wicket against the West Indies in March 2022.
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Final form: Despite being active in Australia with the Lions, his latest figures include an expensive spell 0/105 from 31 overs In Australia A in Brisbane. His presence provides cover for a growing list of injured English fast bowlers, but does not offer the immediate pace or experience of the player he employs.
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