England quick bowler Mark Wooden is concentrating on a return to motion with Durham within the County Championship in September forward of the Ashes collection this winter.
Wooden – who claimed 17 wickets in 4 Checks throughout England’s 4-0 drubbing in Australia in 2021/22 – has not performed since February resulting from a knee damage.
The 35-year-old had hoped to function in his nation’s last Take a look at at residence to India in late July however suffered a slight setback so is now hopeful of constructing a comeback for his county as a substitute.
Durham have red-ball matches towards Essex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire subsequent month, with Wooden set to play in at the very least a type of fixtures as he gears up for the primary Take a look at in Perth from November 21.
Wooden: I have been effectively taken care of by England
The tempo bowler advised Betfair’s Keep on with Cricket podcast: “I am hoping to play for Durham as there are a few video games in September – so I will try to play one or two of these.
“The damage is alright. It was 50/50 whether or not I used to be going to make the India Take a look at however I used to be bowling at Lord’s after which, the subsequent day, my knee swelled up once more.
“I had it drained and since then it is simply been about taking issues straightforward looking forward to the winter.
“I’ve been well looked after and very cautious, that’s the way that it’s been. I value it as [England] have got this end game where they want me to get to Australia.”
Wooden has taken 41 wickets in 11 Checks towards Australia at a median of 27.48
Talking additional about his plans forward of The Ashes, Wooden stated: “I said to [England head coach Brendon] McCullum I can’t just bowl to a net for four months, I’ll go insane.
“There is a bowling camp in Loughborough in a tent – getting acclimatised there prepared for Perth – then I will go over to Perth early with a few bowlers.
“We’ll arrive about a week early to prepare and get acclimatised.”
Wooden picked up 14 wickets in three matches in the course of the 2-2 residence Ashes collection attract 2023 and his total Take a look at report towards Australia is 41 wickets in 11 video games at a median 27.48, with finest innings figures of 6-37 in Hobart in January 2022.
