The fastest bowler in the world has not played a Test since last August because of elbow and knee injuries. A comeback has been gradually pushed back to the point where he has not played at all this summer. Wood states he is best when fresh and there is a body of evidence to support his theory. Jacks is a batting all-rounder who played two Tests three years ago and has taken only five first-class wickets this year. Pope has a career Test average of 35 and almost matched that with 34 in the five home Tests against India.