Mark Wood has missed out on selection for the first Ashes Test, as Ben Stokes turned to his reliable rather than quick bowlers for the first of the series at Edgbaston.
England’s only out-and-out quick bowler will not be taking the field in Birmingham, despite being fit enough to play. However, Wood is still expected to play a part in the series to come, with an understanding that due to the hectic scheduling, the bowlers in particular will be rotated. It does raise questions about England’s bite with the ball, with Wood the only quickie capable of bowling more than 90mph.
