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Chris Woakes Awaits Scans After One-Armed Batting Heroics at The Oval

He returns to Birmingham for scans after dislocating his shoulder at The Oval

Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - July 31, 2025 England's Chris Woakes reacts as he leaves the field after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Chris Woakes batted with a discolated shoulder on Day 5 of the Oval Test (PTI Photo)
Chris Woakes | Image:  AP

Overview

  • Woakes dislocated his shoulder chasing a ball on the rain-slicked outfield of The Oval on the opening evening of the fifth Test
  • Team doctor Anita Biswas and physiotherapist Ben Davies spent half an hour relocating his joint in the dressing room
  • To shield his injured arm, Woakes and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick adopted a left-handed batting stance on Day 5
  • England fell six runs short as India sealed a thrilling win to draw the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, and Woakes received a standing ovation
  • Speaking from his Birmingham home, Woakes said his arm remains in a sling as he awaits further medical assessments