‘He’s all in’: Star England cricketer shares MAJOR update on Chris Woakes’ injury, says…

Chris Woakes is expected to bat on the final day of The Oval Test despite suffering a shoulder dislocation. He was ruled out of the remainder of the fifth Test against India after sustaining an injury while fielding on the first day. Woakes was spotted with his left arm in a sling on Sunday, but he is prepared to “put his body on the line” if England require him to bat.

On Sunday, Woakes was seen practicing one-handed batting in the indoor nets and later changed into his white during the evening session, preparing to come in at No. 11 if needed. England needs just 35 runs to secure a victory over India, with four wickets in hand, they are on the verge of sealing a 3-1 series win on the fifth and final day. Joe Root reflected on Woakes urge to bat for the team in a time of need.

Joe Root gives big update on Chris Woakes injury

“He’s all-in, like the rest of us,” said Root. “It’s been that kind of series, where guys have had to put bodies on the line. Hopefully, it doesn’t get to that. But he had some throwdowns in here [the indoor school] at one point, and he’s ready if needed… He’s desperate to do what it takes.” Root added

“I’m not sure,” Root said. “I’ve not seen him practice yet. You might get a better indication tomorrow if he has some throwdowns in the morning.”

England are yet to share an update on Woakes injury, with further scans scheduled after the match for a complete diagnosis. However, his is doubtful for the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21 and may not play in the rest of the series, so it is very unlikely that he will make another appearance this summer.

Root praises Woakes’ character and determination

“Clearly, he’s in a huge amount of pain having done what he’s done,” Root said. “It just shows the character and the person that he’s willing to put his body on the line like that for England, and hopefully – well, hopefully he doesn’t have to, but if it does come to that – get us across the line and win us an incredible series.”

Root’s century bought England closer to the target, possibly making Woakes’ involvement unnecessary. After reaching his hundred, he pointed to the sky while sporting one of Graham Thorpe’s trademark white headbands, which are being sold for charity this week, as a touching remembrance of his late mentor.

“It’s been amazing that Surrey as a club, and the ECB, have recognised everything that he’s done for English cricket as a player, as a coach, as a mentor, as a friend, to the dressing room, to the game of cricket,” Root said of Thorpe. “That [celebration] was on behalf of our team, really, and everything that he’s given and sacrificed for English cricket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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