Wood played only eight overs in a warm-up match against the English Lions before he had to leave due to a hamstring injury. Seen as England\u2019s key hope to reclaim the urn after a decade, he now faces an uncertain future for the Ashes opener following just one day of play at Lilac Hill Park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In his first red-ball game in nine months, Wood delivered two four-over spells\u2014one in the morning and another later\u2014and left the field immediately after completing his eighth over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan for Mark Wood was for him to bowl eight overs today. He has some stiffness in his hamstring, which has kept him off the field for some time during the second session of the first day and will undergo a precautionary scan tomorrow. He is expected to bowl again in two days' time. It is unlikely he will return to the field today,\u201d an ECB statement read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 35-year-old, who has participated in 11 Tests against Australia and is considered England\u2019s most threatening bowler, conceded 0-29 in eight overs before departing the field. Wood has been sidelined due to a knee injury and hasn't appeared in an international match since February.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan for Mark Wood was for him to bowl eight overs today. He has some stiffness in his hamstring, which has kept him off the field for some time during the second session of the first day and will undergo a precautionary scan tomorrow. He is expected to bowl again in two days' time. It is unlikely he will return to the field today,\u201d an ECB statement read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will also be without their regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Given the way he\u2019s been bowling in the nets off late, Cummins will likely make a return in the second Test at the Gabba.<\/p>\r\n\r\n