Mark Wood will miss England's Test series against India this summer due to a four-month absence from cricket after undergoing surgery on his left knee, but he will still be eligible to play for the Ashes this winter.

Fast bowler Mark Wood is set to miss England’s marquee test series against India this summer after undergoing knee surgery.

England pace bowler Mark Wood will be sidelined for four months after having surgery to repair knee ligament damage, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday, potentially ruling him out of the home series against India this year.

England’s star fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of action for four months with ligament damage to his left knee, placing him at great risk of missing the entire five-Test series against India this summer.

Mark Wood will miss four months of cricket following an operation on his left knee, effectively ruling the fast bowler out of England's Test series against India this summer, while keeping him in the hunt for the Ashes this winter.

England pace bowler Mark Wood will be sidelined for four months after having surgery to repair knee ligament damage, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday, potentially ruling him out of the home series against India this year.

Fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to miss all of England's home Tests this summer after undergoing surgery on a left knee injury.

England's pace spearhead Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months after undergoing knee surgery, leaving his participation in the India Test series in doubt.