The injury is also likely to keep Wood out of England\u2019s five-match Test series against India happening from June 20 to August 4. Wood, 35, injured his left knee in the fourth over of England's defeat to Afghanistan and even spent time off the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Though Wood returned to bowl a further four overs and ended with figures of 0-50, he was visibly uncomfortable by limping throughout his second spell. Now the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said scans showed the ligament damage on Wood\u2019s left knee and he underwent surgery for the same on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB added that Wood has been managing an ongoing issue with his knee for over a year but experienced increased stiffness and discomfort during the game against Afghanistan. Wood had been operated on the same knee for solving an issue in 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m gutted to be out for so long after representing England across all formats since the start of last year. But I\u2019ve got every confidence that I\u2019ll be back firing on all cylinders now that I\u2019ve been able to sort my knee out.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI want to thank the surgeon, the doctors, staff, my England teammates and coaches for their support - and, of course, our fans. I can\u2019t wait to get back and contribute to what is going to be a huge 2025 for us as a team,\u201d said Wood in an ECB statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB further said Wood will now work closely with the medical team on his rehabilitation and recovery. As a result, Wood will miss the start of the English summer and is targeting a return to full fitness by the end of July 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI want to thank the surgeon, the doctors, staff, my England teammates and coaches for their support - and, of course, our fans. I can\u2019t wait to get back and contribute to what is going to be a huge 2025 for us as a team,\u201d said Wood in an ECB statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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