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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton at Lilac Hill in Perth

Ashes injury scare for England with Mark Wood in hospital for scan on hamstring

Mark Wood bowls during the practice match between England and the Lions at Lilac Hill.
Mark Wood bowls during the practice match between England and the Lions at Lilac Hill. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

England endured the most chilling of starts to their Ashes warm-up with a potential injury to Mark Wood meaning the key fast bowler will start the second day of their solitary pre-series fixture in hospital rather than on the pitch.

Wood reported “stiffness in his hamstring” at the end of his second four-over spell against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will have a precautionary scan on Friday morning to assess the extent of any damage.

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