Melbourne, Nov. 15 -- England's express pacer Mark Wood was cleared of a hamstring injury scare in a significant relief for his side ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth six days from now, but would not be a part of the final day of England's sole warm-up match at Lilac Hill against England Lions.

During the warm-up clash, after two four-over spells on Friday, Wood experienced some stiffness in his left hamstring and had to leave the ground midway and was sent for scans, as per ESPNCricinfo.

A statement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, said, "Following precautionary scans on Friday, England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring."

The ECB also stated tha...