Chris Woakes Ruled Out of 5th India Test with Shoulder Injury; Career Concerns Mount

Veteran English all-rounder Chris Woakes will miss the fifth Test against India at Kennington Oval, sidelined by a shoulder injury picked up on the opening day. The unfortunate incident unfolded during the third session as Woakes tried to stop the ball from reaching the boundary ropes, landing awkwardly on his left elbow and severely damaging his left shoulder. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed Woakes' immediate withdrawal from the Test, with a further assessment of his injury slated for the series' conclusion.

Woakes faced a challenging series with the ball, managing only 11 wickets across nine innings at a strike rate of 98. His batting contributions proved equally modest, compiling just 64 runs in six innings at an average of 10.67. Woakes delivered 14 overs in the fifth Test at the Oval, finding modest success by securing the valuable wicket of India's KL Rahul while conceding 46 runs at an economy rate of 3.29.

 

Woakes has been an integral part of England's Test setup, boasting a career spanning 61 Tests where he contributed with 191 wickets and 2034 runs. This latest shoulder injury, however, at 36 years of age, raises concerns it could potentially signal the end of his impactful Test career.                                                                                               

Category	Statistics
Tests Played	61
Wickets Taken	191
Runs Scored	2034