Mark Wood Out for Remainder of 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the remainder of 2024 due to a bone stress injury in his right elbow, which he initially noticed during the Test series against West Indies in July. Wood also sustained a right thigh injury during the first Test against Sri Lanka, leading to his withdrawal from the subsequent matches. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) stated that Wood will miss the upcoming Test tours of Pakistan and New Zealand, aiming for a return in early 2025 for the white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Despite his injuries, Wood has been in exceptional form, bowling at speeds up to 97mph and taking a five-wicket haul against West Indies. Wood expressed his disappointment on social media but remains determined to recover and return stronger.