Pataudi Trophy 2021, 3rd Test: Mark Wood to miss out due to shoulder injury

England is currently trailing 0-1 in the five-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy against India after losing the second Test. Meanwhile, pacer Mark Wood would be missing the third Test due to his shoulder injury.

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London, First Published Aug 23, 2021, 4:25 PM IST | Last Updated Aug 23, 2021, 4:25 PM IST

England is already under pressure following its loss against India in the second Test of the Pataudi Trophy that has caused it to trail 0-1 in the Pataudi Trophy. Ahead of the third Test, it has suffered a significant setback.

Pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of the upcoming Test due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the second Test at Lord's. He had injured his right shoulder while fielding at the boundary and could bowl just four overs on the final day.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 3rd Test: Mark Wood to miss out due to shoulder injury-ayh

"He will remain with the squad in Leeds and will continue his rehab with the England medical team. The 31-year-old will be assessed at the end of this Test match," said England and Wales Cricket Board in a release.

ALSO READ: Pataudi Trophy 2021: Was Ravichandran Ashwin in contention to play the Lord's Test?While England has decided against calling a back-up for Wood, it will likely give Saqib Mahmood a chance to make his debut at Headingley, with Craig Overton being in contention as well. Among the other pacers, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, and Sam Curran remain in the squad.

Pataudi Trophy 2021, 3rd Test: Mark Wood to miss out due to shoulder injury-ayh

Wood has become the fifth seamer to be injured for England in the longest format after Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Olly Stone, and Chris Woakes. All-rounder Ben Stokes has taken a break from the sport indefinitely, citing mental health issues.

Meanwhile, Woakes seems to return soon after being named for Warwickshire in its upcoming County Championship 2021 clash against Worcestershire. However, Archer, Broad, and Stone remain out of the series, as their recovery is still to take quite some time. At the same time, England won't rush them either, considering their availability and fitness for the Ashes later this year.

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