Operation for Wagh wounds

Mark Wagh was suffering with a shoulder problem

Nottinghamshire batsmen Mark Wagh and Rob Ferley are expected to come back stronger next season after undergoing successful operations this week.

Wagh endured constant pain in his shoulder throughout the final month of the season whilst Ferley was aggravated by a locking knee caused by damaged cartilage.

“It’s a difficult situation when you’re injured in-season because you know that the pain is there but you don’t want to let it affect you,” Ferley said.

“I was looking forward to the operation because the knee problem has frustrated me this season. The damage was a bit more serious than the surgeon had expected which meant that he had to do more to correct it but in a week’s time I should be able to begin mobilising the knee.”

Wagh averaged 46.95 in the LV County Championship this year and was the only Notts player to exceed 1,000 first-class runs.

“Ever since my shoulder popped in the game against Durham there was a risk that it could dislocate and the purpose of this operation was to tighten up the joint,” he said.

“It felt loose towards the end of the season but the surgeon has anchored the cartilage in four places to add strength and stability. There is a bit of soreness at the moment but the operation was a success.”

Wagh will wear a sling for three weeks before stepping up his rehabilitation with some light exercise.