In away Test cricket matches, all-rounder Chris Woakes averages 51.88 with the ball. He was even benched or left out of the team whenever England went abroad during the Stuart Broad and James Anderson period. The greatest instance of Woakes not being selected is the most recent five-match series against India. But with Anderson having retired, England will rely on the all-round bowler to bowl against Pakistan, particularly as Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson are sidelined due to injuries of their own.
In addition to confirming that he will start the bowling for the Three Lions, head coach Brendon McCullum said he is pleased with Woakes’ performance since Anderson’s retirement. He concluded that the veteran was reasonably effective in the series against Sri Lanka and the West Indies because he made good use of his experience, skill, and expertise throughout the English summer.
“He should appreciate it much more now that he has the chance with this new ball over here.
“I’m incredibly impressed with Chris Woakes ability to lead the attack for us ever since he assumed that role,” McCullum was said.
He was still able to use his ability and understanding to get the ball to reverse swing and challenges (batters) in various ways throughout the English summer, even when the ball was flat. In addition, he possesses leadership abilities and his hitting prowess, making him a valuable member of our team “.
Brendon McCullum on the Multan circumstances
The previous time Pakistan traveled, in 2022, England won 3-0. McCullum said ahead of the forthcoming three-match series that the circumstances are different and that there is some living grass on the wicket, which wasn’t there the previous time.
We must make sure that we adjust to the new conditions, which, in my opinion, differ greatly from those on which we played a few years ago.
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The wicket has a little bit more live grass on it than it did during the course of the three Test matches [in 2022]. Simply put, we need to be very flexible with our plans and adjust as soon as possible, McCullum stated.
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