Mark Wood will miss England's Test series against India this summer due to a four-month absence from cricket after undergoing surgery on his left knee, but he will still be eligible to play for the Ashes this winter.

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

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.