Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact in the Headingley Test, which included a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.
England's number three and vice-captain Ollie Pope is ruled out of the Ashes series due to a shoulder dislocation he suffered during the second Test at Lord's, which England lost by 43 runs and trail by 2-0 in five-match series.
In some other world, Murphy would have returned from a two-day sabbatical in Paris and preparing to play for top-placed division two county team Durham in their match against Gloucestershire at Chester-le-Street from next Monday. But the events of the past few weeks, including veteran spinne
Australia on Monday announced changes to their squad for the remainder of the series, with Lyon ruled out due to a "significant calf tear" while fielding on day two at Lord's.