Brisbane, Nov. 30 -- Veteran England batter Joe Root has provided an injury update on speedster Mark Wood ahead of the Brisbane Test against Australia, starting on December 4.

Wood was out of the England Test setup for nine months after having surgery on his left knee. The right-arm pacer made his comeback to the side during the first Ashes Test in Perth, which the Three Lions lost by eight wickets. Wood bowled 11 overs in the Perth Test.

"I don't know the full ins and outs with Woody, but you know with him he'll do everything he can to be as ready as soon as possible. He's very professional in that regard. He's desperate to do well for England. He'll put everything out on the field, leave no stone unturned. He wants to bowl as fast as ...