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

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.

England fast bowler Mark Wood got injured during the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He has sustained a knee injury and will need surgery for the same which will keep him out of action for four months.

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.

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.