After Jofra Archer, Mark Wood is also back for India series

Although England may go through a difficult time, when it comes to his fast bowlers, a good news has finally come in that regard. Their tear pacer Mark Wood will finally be fit in time for the fourth test, from July 23 in Manchester. Wood had undergone knee operation after the Champions Trophy 2025, where he could just play two games.

Good news for England -Team

Voter Luke Wright sounded faith in his return. “I think Woody was just starting to bow light light, to be honest. He is just out of a few steps, but that is a great sign. So he is on the way to recovery. I think he is more in the long term, if we can get it back, he might have an option for the fourth or fifth test. But again it is, ticking every box.

Mark Wood to be back for India Test Series

Wright had previously also updated the thumb-blesser of Jofra Archer, contracted during the IPL 2025. “Joff is really good on the trucking, actually. The plans for him, he plays a few second team matches.

“The plan is that he plays a few second team matches and loads for Sussex in the second team. And then the idea is to play for Sussex against Durham during the first test. So he will play for Sussex if all things go well, and then if all things are crossed well, he should be available for the second test, Wrightt.

England team: Ben Stokes (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.