The England and Wales Cricket Board has not yet been informed of the extent of Chris Woakes‘ injury. In a few days, head coach Brendon McCullum and the team management will receive clarification on when he would be able to return to cricket.
McCullum hoped Chris Woakes’ injury wasn’t as severe as it appeared to be. He has apparently suffered a dislocation to his left shoulder, for those who are unaware. He was trying to stop the ball from going to the boundary when he landed awkwardly on his shoulder.
McCullum said, “We hope the injury is not too bad, but we will have to work that out over the next week or so,” according to the BBC.
After England’s ninth wicket fell, the former Kiwi cricket player commended Chris Woakes’ courageous decision to bat to support his side.
“In the first innings, Chris Woakes approached me and asked, ‘Do you want me to bat?'” Within twenty-four hours of everything occurring, he was in excruciating pain. You want our guys to do that. This game tests our mental and physical limits and takes us to some difficult areas. Occasionally, we sustain injuries. “These guys are desperate to show that they still want to go out and do their best for their country,” McCullum continued.
Given that the Ashes start in November, Chris Woakes’ chances of playing for England in the red-ball scenario appear to be slim. He will also not be able to compete in The Hundred in 2025 due to the injury.
Following India’s six-run defeat at The Oval, which tied the series at 2-2, the hosts were unable to keep the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Woakes bowled 181 overs in nine innings. The all-round bowler took 11 wickets.
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