In what could be a big blow for England, speedster Mark Wood has picked up a shoulder injury and is doubtful for the third Test against India, due to begin next week.

Wood sustained the injury on the fourth day of the second Test, which the hosts lost by 151 runs at Lord’s.

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Notably, England entered into the series without the services of injured Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes while Ben Stokes opted out in order to prioritize his mental wellbeing.

After the first Test, veteran pace Stuart Broad got ruled out of the remaining series due to calf injury and now Wood might join the list of absentees.

"The medics are working on him, we'll find out more in the next couple of days," England's head coach Chris Silverwood said on Tuesday (August 17).

"We will make a decision, along with him and our medics, closer to the time. But if he's not right, he's not right. I certainly won't push him into playing if he tells me he's not right. I will look after him."

Wood had hurt his right shoulder while fielding on the fourth day and further aggravated it when he bowled through the pain during the morning session on Day 5.

Headingley will host the third Test between England and India from August 25. Having won the second game, the visitors are leading the five-Test series 1-0.  

(With PTI inputs)