Overview
- Wood says progress is "real slow" at this stage of his career and warns that pushing too hard "could be it."
- He has begun running and hopes to attempt light bowling during the next six-week phase if scans allow.
- The 36-year-old returned for the first Ashes Test in November after 15 months out, then was ruled out of the rest of the series with a left-knee setback.
- He has started planning for post-playing options, mentioning podcasts and coaching badges, while stopping short of a retirement decision.
- England’s next Tests are a three-match home series against New Zealand in June, leaving his potential selection dependent on medical clearance.