Wood was part of the playing XI in the series opener, which ended with Australia winning inside two days. 

Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes as England name replacement ahead of do-or-die Adelaide Test

Wood was never touted to play all five Tests this Ashes, having missed out on selection for the second game through injury. 

Ashes, Gabba Test: England name XI for Day/Night tie; all-rounder replaces Wood

As revealed by media reports on Saturday (Nov 29), Mark Wood will miss the pink-ball Test in Gabba, which starts on Thursday, while Josh Tongue could be a like-for-like replacement. 

Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood set to miss pink-ball Test in Gabba, Josh Tongue likely to feature - Report

The second Test, a day-night match, is still more than a week away and Wood is hopeful of England throwing some punches back. The second Test starts December 4 at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane.

Ashes 2025-26: Wood concedes Perth loss 'going to hurt and it should' but hope of England throwing some punches back

The moment came in the 24th over of Australia's batting when all-rounder Cameron Green was sent back tumbling after being hit on the helmet visor. The Aussie all-rounder was hit face-on and immediately took his helmet off for a mandatory concussion check. Thankfully, no damage was done.

Ashes 1st Test: Mark Wood sends 6-foot-6 Camron Green tumbling with 147 kmph bouncer - WATCH

 Wood, known for his express pace, played in the 2021–22 Ashes, where he took 17 wickets, including a career-best 6 for 37 in Hobart. However, he missed the Perth Test back then due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

'My bowling is ready, even if my ..': Mark Wood eyes Ashes comeback after six-month layoff

From Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, here's a look at the top five active bowlers with most wickets in The Ashes. This list also includes Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

From Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, 5 active bowlers with most wickets in The Ashes

With both Wood and Jofra Archer back, it'll be a test for Australia batting line-up for sure. England last won an Ashes in 2015 while the away series win came more than a decade ago in 2010-11.

England pacer Mark Wood sets eye on 1st Ashes Test in Perth for comeback

England Test team receives massive boost with Mark Wood’s potential return date

Sports, Cricket: England speedster Mark Wood is all set to miss the upcoming India home series in June after he underwent a surgery on his knee.

India tour of England 2025: Mark Wood to miss key series with knee injury, out of action for four months

Blow to England as Mark Wood ruled out of Pakistan, New Zealand tours with elbow injury

ENG v SL 2024: Mark Wood won't bowl on day four of Manchester Test against Sri Lanka - ECB

ENG v WI 2024: Mark Wood named James Anderson's replacement for second Test against West Indies

England smash Oman in record-breaking chase to reignite T20 World Cup campaign

Warner wary of pacey England duo as Australia gear up for early Ashes clash at T20 World Cup

Broad fears England’s ‘inexperienced’ bowling attack could get exposed in Anderson’s absence

IND vs ENG: Ollie Robinson makes way for Mark Wood for Dharamsala Test; James Anderson retained

IND vs ENG: England to recall Mark Wood in Playing XI for Rajkot Test; Shoaib Bashir likely to miss out

Ind vs Eng: Mark Wood returns as England name playing XI for Rajkot Test vs India

IPL 2024: Gabba hero Shamar Joseph replaces Mark Wood at Lucknow Super Giants

Ben Stokes agrees on one-year central contract with ECB; Root and others sign three-year deal

World Cup: Heinrich Klaasen admits apologising to Mark Wood for celebrating in his face

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn picks THESE FIVE bowlers to perform well in ODI World Cup

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