Perth, Nov. 18 -- England speedster Mark Wood returned to bowling in practice after unleashing a 40-minute spell in the nets amid an injury scare ahead of the Ashes opener against Australia in Perth, beginning on Friday, November 21.

Wood suffered a hamstring scare during the warm-up game against England Lions last week. The right-arm speedster's left leg was heavily strapped after two four-over spells. Wood has not played competitive cricket since February.

The England pacer has spent the last nine months recovering from left knee surgery. He also suffered a stress fracture to his right elbow in September 2024.

Ahead of the Ashes opener, Wood showed positive signs in what appeared to be a full-tilt bowling session at Perth on Tuesday....