December 19, 2024

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England’s Mark Wood struggling to be match for T20 World Cup last vs Pakistan

England tempo spearhead Mark Wood mentioned he’s not sure if he’ll recuperate from a hip damage in time to play in Sunday’s Twenty20 World Cup last in opposition to Pakistan however may throw his title into the hat if skipper Jos Buttler desperately wants him.

Wood, who’s nursing a proper hip downside, missed England’s good 10-wicket victory over India on Thursday together with injured batsman Dawid Malan.

“I tried my best to make the last game but I couldn’t bowl at the intensity and speeds required to play for England,” Wood informed the BBC.

“I couldn’t get my hip going. Hopefully if required I can try and get it right for this game — I don’t know if I’ll be able to. The team did really well last game — if the captain desperately needs me and I’m fit enough then I’ll put my name in the hat like everyone else.”

Wood’s tempo has added chunk to England’s assault in Australia with the 32-year-old claiming 9 wickets within the group stage of the event.

The quick bowler missed the Indian Premier League this yr after sustaining an elbow damage throughout England’s take a look at sequence within the West Indies and the crew will hope he recovers earlier than their take a look at sequence in Pakistan which begins on Dec. 1.