Durham, Aug. 27 -- England tearaway Mark Wood is striving towards returning to on-field action with Durham in the County Championship in September, ahead of the pulsating Ashes series in Australia this winter.

Wood, who scythed 17 wickets in four Tests during England's 4-0 drubbing in Australia in 2021/22, has been sidelined from action since February this year due to a knee injury. He was targeting full fitness before the final Test of the inaugural edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India, but suffered a slight setback, which further delayed his return.

Despite missing his shot at international action, Wood is eyeing a return to the field in Durham's red-ball fixtures against Essex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire in the Co...