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

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.

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.

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 pacer Mark Wood will be missing out on all formats of cricket for the next four months due to a knee injury that worsened during his side's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win.

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 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.