Mark Wood cleared of hamstring injury concern in huge relief for England, on track to feature in Perth Test

England pacer Mark Wood has been cleared of any hamstring injury concern, in a huge relief for the tourists ahead of the Ashes opener against Australia in Perth next week. Wood suffered from hamstring stiffness on the first day of the warm-up fixture against the England Lions and underwent scans for the same on Friday, November 14. Wood sent down eight overs on his return to competitive cricket and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the scans were precautionary after the pacer felt a bit stiff while running.

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